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1 10  Painters  Mill  Road 
Owlngs  Mills,  Maryland  21117 
(301)  363-4304 

Dear  Friend: 

Crisp  dayB  and  chilly  nights . .  .We  tiiink  the 
products  in  this  Winter/ Holiday  catalog 
reflect  the  change  and  excitement  of  the 
season.  And  we  hope  we  can  help  make  yoxir 
gift  shopping  pleasant  and  ea^. 

Many  of  the  items  you'll  see  are  being 
offered  here  for  the  first  time.  Particularly 
Impressive  are  the  two  electronic  type- 
writers from  Brother  —  either  can  be  used  as 
a  typewriter  or  as  a  printer  for  personal 
computers.  Take  a  look,  too,  at  the  Bionaire 
"Ultrasonic  Humidifier  on  this  page.  It's  a 
brand  new,  quiet  solution  to  Indoor  comfort 
for  you  this  winter. 

For  yo\jr  convenience,  we've  provided  an 
order  form.  Or  charge  yo\ir  purchase  to  a 
credit  card  by  calling  over  toll-free  n\amber 
(listed  below).  The  phone  will  be  answered 
by  a  real  Shelbxarne  employee  —  courteous 
and  eager  to  help  you 

If  you're  In  the  Baltimore  area,  visit  o\ir 
retail  showroom  at  110  Painters  MUl  Road 
where  you'U  find  most  of  our  prodxacts  on 
display. 

Of  course,  one  thing  never  changes. 
Everything  you  purchase  from  this  catalog  is 
backed  by  the  famo\as  Shelbume  guarantee. 
Return  anything  for  any  reason  —  or  for  no 
reason  —  within  30  days,  and  we'll  refund 
every  cent  ofyovoc  mon^  —  Including 
postage  both  ways. 

Seasons  Greetings  to  you  and  your  family 
from  all  of  Tos  at  Shelbume.  We  look  forward 
to  serving  you  In  Shelbume-style. 

Sincerely, 


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for  The  Shelbxime  Compaiiy 


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Breathe  Easy  With  New 
Ultrasonic  Humidifier 

Winter  heating  removes  normal  moisture  from  the  air. 
That's  bad  lor  your  ^arniture,  paintings,  plants  and 
wall  coverings,  not  to  mention  your  dry,  parched  throat 
and  sinuses. 

Bionaire  has  developed  a  revolutionary  new  way  to  put 
moisture  back  into  the  air  you  breathe . . .  The  Bionaire 
Ultra  200  Ultrasonic  Humidifier. 

Unlike  conventional  humidifiers,  the  Ultra  200  uses  silent 
ultrasonic  sound  vibrations  to  generate  a  cool  mist ...  a  mist 
so  fine  it's  almost  a  vapor  so  it's  easily  absorbed  into  the  air. 

Most  other  humidifiers  depend  on  fiber  belts  that  wear  out 
and  sponges  that  need  to  be  replaced.  Even  simple  room 
vaporizers  are  a  mess  to  clean.  With  the  Ultra  200,  you  just 
fill  it  and  forget  it.  There's  virtually  no  maintenance  or 
cleaning  needed.  No  parts  to  replace. 

Best  of  all  the  Ultra  200  is  whisper  quiet,  won't  wake  you  or 
disturb  a  TV  or  stereo.  A  humidistat  lets  you  maintain  the 
level  of  moisture  in  the  air  that  you  prefer. 

Removable  tank  is  filled  at  any  faucet  and  the  reservoir 
level  can  be  checked  at  a  glance.  Automatically  shuts  off 
when  empty  and  runs  up  to  16  hours  without  refilling. 
One  unit  can  humidify  up  to  1500  sq.  ft. 


Slide  rule  controls  let  you  set  any  humidity  level  you  prefer. 

Plugs  into  standard  1 10  volt  outlet.  Keep  your  home  at  the 
right  moisture  level  for  health  and  comfort.  Order  a 
Bionaire  Ultrasonic  Humidifier  for  a  30  day  trial  in  your 
home  or  office.  Two  year  warranty. 

Bionalra  Ultrasonic  Humidifier  #SBT-200  $149.95  (6.85) 


Accurate 

Easy  To  Read  Electronic 

Bathroom  Scale 

The  ordinary  bathroom  scale  is  really 
pretty  unsatisfactory.  Its  readings  can 
vary  considerably.  And  the  dial  is 
mounted  at  your  feet . . .  pretty  hard  to 
read,  even  with  your  glasses. 

Novus  Electronics  has  changed  all  that. 
This  new  state-of-the-art  scale  gets  its 


readings  from  electronic  sensors,  not 
aging  springs.  It's  accurate  to  1/5  of 
a  pound.  And  you  can  switch  it  to  read 
in  kilograms,  where  it's  accurate  to 
.1  kilogram. 

Best  of  all,  the  readout  module  can  be 
placed  at  eye  level.  It  has  a  flexible 
cable  and  a  self-stick  wall  mounting 
bracket  that  attaches  to  any  surface 
firmly.  Now  your  exact  weight  is  in  big, 
bright  LED  digits  right  before  your  eyes. 

Scale  body  and  module  are  handsome, 
gleaming  ivory  and  the  platform  is 
ribbed  in  heavy  non-skid  rubber.  A 
standard  9-volt  battery  (not  included) 
powers  the  scale  and  lasts  about  a  year. 
90  day  warranty.  Why  not  know  exactly 
where  you  stand. 

Novus  Electronic  Bathroom  Scale 
#SDS-22  «59.95  (3.85) 


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Tty  it  for  30  days... Satisfaction  Guaranteed 


New  Casio  TV  Fits  In 
Your  Pocket 

A  TV  set  so  small  you  can  slip  it  into  your 
pocket?  Your  favorite  program  on  the 
beach ...  on  the  road . . .  out  on  the  patio 
. .  .at  sporting  events?  That's  what  Casio 
has  done  —  developed  a  mighty 
miniature  of  your  full-sized  TV.  Only 
3-3/16"  X  4-11/16"  X  r:..it  goes  along 
wherever  you  go. 

This  compact,  12-ounce  unit  boasts  of  a 
2W  special  daylight  screen  that  gives 
brilliantly  clear  high-contrast  reception 
thanks  to  its  unique  LCD  picture  "tube" 
and  electro-luminescent  backlighting. 
This  Casio  offers  full  VHF/UHF  channel 
reception  or,  if  you  wish,  you  can  listen 
to  the  sound  only.  Power  source  is  three 
"AA"  batteries  (included).  Also  avail- 
able is  an  optional  AC  adapter,  re- 
chargeable NiCad  battery  pack  or  12V 
car  adapter.  Now  you  can  hove  all  your 
favorite  programs  right  in  the  palm  of 
your  hand.  One  year  warranty. 


New  Fingertip  Pulse  Monitor  Tracks  Cardiac  Fitness      casio  tv  ^^stv  lo  *299.95  (3  45) 


How  fast  does  your  heart  beat  when  you 
exercise?  How  quickly  does  your  pulse 
return  to  normal? 

Well,  guess  no  more.  The  Pulse  Tach 
Fingertip  Heart  Computer  accurately 
reports  your  pulse  to  insure  maximum 
benefit  from  your  exercise  without 
dangerous  over  exertion. 

The  Pulse  Tach  Heart  Computer  was 
developed  by  a  team  of  physicians  and 
engineers.  It  is  actually  a  micro- 
computer that  fits  over  your  finger.  It 
weighs  one  ounce  and  can  be  worn 
easily  during  most  exercise  programs.  It 
measures,  calculates  and  displays  what 
your  pulse  is  doing. 

Its  custom-made,  powerful  microchip 
circuit  replaces  5600  transistors  and 
makes  Pulse  Tach  the  most  advanced 
pulse  instrument  ever  developed  — 
it's  accurate  to  1%! 


See  Your  Pulse,  "Hear"  Your  Heart. 

Pulse  Tach  constantly  evaluates  and 
processes  your  heartbeat  and  shows  it 
on  a  LCD  display  for  easy  reading 
indoors  or  out.  Press  a  button  and  an 
audio  "beeper"  lets  you  "listen"  to  your 
heartbeat  rhythm. 

Also  A  Chronograph.  Pulse  Tach  does 
more  than  just  count  heartbeats.  It  also 
has  an  independent  quartz  stop  watch 
so  you  can  time  your  exercise  period, 
cardiac  recovery  time,  or  anything  else 
up  to  one  hour. 

See  how  your  heart  is  affected  by  coffee, 
a  cigarette  or  a  stressful  day  at  the 
office.  It  makes  a  great  gift  for  a  wife  in 
aerobics  or  your  tennis  partner  or  anyone 
who's  interested  in  health  and  fitness. 

The  Price  Maj  Be  The  Biggest  News. 

The  Pulse  Tach  Fingertip  Heart  Compu- 
ter is  only  ^49.95  yet  its  microchip  com- 
ponents give  you  better  accuracy  and 


more  features  than  bulky,  old-fashioned 
pulse  meters  costing  ^100-^200. 

Comes  complete  with  long-life  watch 
batteries,  necklace-size  lanyard  (to 
keep  Pulse  Tach  handy)  and  helpful 
instructions.  90  day  warranty. 

Your  heart  is  thumping.  Is  it  a  danger 
signal  or  not?  Find  out. 

Pulse  Tach  Fingertip  Heart  Computer 
#5-025  *49.95  (2.45)  3 


Shirt-Pocket  "Hotshot" 
Detector  Spots  Police 
Radar  Ftom  Anywhere 

If  you  regularly  drive  rental  cars,  you 
need  the  Hotshot!  This  cigarette-pack- 
sized  radar  detector  performs  like  the 
big  fellows  but  fits  right  into  your  shirt 
pocket  or  mounts  to  your  windshield 
with  dual  suction  cups. 

Hotshot  is  built  by  BEL  —  the  industry 
leader  in  new  radar  technology.  The 
secret  of  its  powerful  pickup  is  a  new 
microstrip  antenna  that  detects  both 
X  and  K  band  transmissions  from  up  to  a 
mile  away.  Highly  audible  buzzer  warns 
of  speed  traps.  9-volt  battery  (included) 
lasts  for  months.  Or  plug  it  into  your 
lighter  with  the  built-in  cord.  Attached  to 
windshield  behind  lowered  visor  you 
get  maximum  protection  and  invisibility. 
Shirt  pocket  portability  also  makes  it 
ideal  for  motorcyclists.  One  year 
warranty. 

One  tiling  we  can  promise  —  the  Hotshot 
won't  get  stolen  because  it  can  go  with 
you.  Only  4K2"  x  2K2"  x  %" 

BEL  Hotshot  Radar  D«t*ctor 
#S720  »89.95  (3.45) 

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produces  for  you 
and  your  home. 


Remote  Control  Watch 

Now  you  can  control  lights  or  appli- 
ances simply  by  pressing  a  button  on 
your  watch.  No  more  need  to  enter  dark 
rooms ...  no  more  getting  out  of  bed  to 
turn  off  the  TV. 

The  Phoenix  Remote  Control  Watch  is 
a  tiny  but  powerful  two-channel  trans- 
mitter. It  works  by  emitting  a  beam 
of  infrared  light  that  controls  the 
on/ off  mechanism  of  two  appliances 
up  to  25  feet  away. 

Simply  plug  your  electrical  devices  into 
the  infrared  receiver  (included);  control 
the  on/ off  remotely  from  your  watch  or 
by  the  buttons  located  on  the  top  of  the 
receiver  box.  Additional  receivers  in 
other  rooms  bring  remote  control  to 
your  entire  house. 

But  that's  not  all.  The  Phoenix  Remote 
Control  Watch  is  also  an  accurate  wrist 
chronometer  with  six  digit  display.  It 
gives  date  and  time,  has  alarm  and  is 
water  resistant  to  boot. 

Put  the  convenience  of  remote  control 
right  on  your  wrist.  One  year  warranty. 

Plioenix  Komoto  Control  Watch 
#534947  «69.95  (2.85) 

Additional  Itoceiv«r 
#534947-1  »29.95  (1.85) 


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Prevent  Illegal 
Long  Distance  Calls 
Ftom  Your  Phone 

Toll  Guard  is  the  answer  to  costly  long 
distance  calls  made  without  your 
permission.  On  rotary  phones,  only  your 
key  will  allow  calls  of  more  than  seven 
digits.  Without  your  key.  Toll  Guard  dis- 
connects your  line  the  moment  an 
"0"  (operator)  or  "1"  is  dialed  or  when 
more  than  seven  digits  are  attempted. 
It  is  also  easily  programmed  internally 
to  disconnect  with  any  first  digit(s)  that 
would  result  in  a  toll  call.  Touch-Tone® 
version  disconnects  when  "0"  or  "1"  is 
dialed  as  the  first  or  second  digit. 

Cordless  Security.  If  you  have  a  cord- 
less phone  in  a  densely  populated  area. 
Toll  Guard  will  prevent  "channel  over- 
lap" —  long  distance  calls  inadvertently 
placed  through  your  base  unit  from 
another  nearby  handset. 

Easily  installed  on  your  phone  line 
between  telephone  and  wall  plug.  Don't 
leave  your  phone  unprotected . .  .your 
first  month's  phone  bill  could  save  you 
'he  cost  of  Toll  Guard.  90  day  warranty. 

Toll  Guard  for  Rotary  Phones 
#5TG-214  «49.95  (2.45) 

Toll  Guard  tor  Touch-Tone®  Phones 
#STG-215  «69.95  (2.45) 


Listen  To  "60  Minutes"  In  JUst  One-Half  Hour! 


Fact:  You  can  understand  speech  at  up 
to  3  times  the  normal  rate.  Trouble  is, 
no  one  can  talk  that  fast. 

For  some  time,  scientists  have  been  able 
to  speed  up  tapes  without  getting 
"Mickey  Mouse"  sound.  Until  now,  this 
meant  mactiines  costing  thousands.  Now 
affordable,  portable  Soundpacer  brings 
you  the  same  capability  by  electroni- 
cally eliminating  the  spaces  between 
words  and  syllables. 

You'll  have  no  trouble  understanding. 
In  fact,  you'll  understand  even  better, 
because  there  won't  be  pauses  when 
your  attention  can  wander.  You'll  learn 
at  a  speed  that  will  siorprise  you! 


Adjustable  from  double 
speed  to  normal  speed 
or  slower  to  80%  speed 
for  help  in  note  taking. 

Soundpacer  ploys  all 
standard  cassettes. 
(There's  also  a  micro- 
cassette  adapter 
available  from  Sony). 
Also  records  your  own 
tapes.  Uses  4  C  batteries 
(not  included)  and  comes 
with  AC  adapter.  Just  10"  x  6"  x  2 
and  slips  in  briefcase  easily. 
Wonderful  timesaver  for  anyone 
whose  time  is  valuable. 
90  day  warranty. 


Soundpacer 

#5C-4  n49.95  (4.85) 


Two-Piece  Autodial  Phone 

Here's  a  traditional  two-piece  phone  that  features  solid  state 
electronics  and  priority  autodial.  Just  touch  one  ot  the  three 
color-coded  buttons  and  your  emergency  call  is  dialed  instantly, 
automatically.  Built-in  night  light  goes  on  when  handset  is  lifted 
(operates  off  optional  batteries). 

Like  all  our  phones,  this  one  is  built  to  rigid  phone  company 
standards  and  has  such  additional  features  as  automatic  re-dial, 
mute  button  and  soft-touch  keyboard.  Use  as  table  model  or  wall 
mount  (adapts  to  most  phone  company  wall  holes).  Available 
for  either  Touch-Tone®  or  rotary  phone  systems.  (Touch-Tone® 
version  does  not  have  re-dial  feature).  Please  specify. 
One  year  warranty. 


Midland  Two-Plece 
Autodial  Phon« 

For  Touch  Tone® 
lines  only 

#580-436  «69.95  (3.85) 
Pulse  Dial  tor 
KotaiT  version 
#580-435  »59.95  (3.85) 


SuperPhone  Has  A 
Really  Super  Price! 

Here's  a  phone  worth  owning  at  a  price  worth 
bragging  about. 

SuperPhone  has  automatic  re-dial  of  last 
number  called,  bell  silencer  and  mute 
button  (lets  you  talk  privately  to  someone 
nearby  without  putting  your  hand  over  the 
mouthpiece).  One  piece  design  eliminates 
the  bulky  cradle  —  just  set  it  down  to  hang 
up  or  use  the  wall  "holster"  (included). 

SuperPhone  is  100%  solid  state,  right  down  to 
its  "bell'.'  No  harsh  ringing  here  —  just  a  soft, 
pleasant  warble. 

Uses  "pulse"  dialing  so  it's  compatible  with 
all  phone  lines. 

Stop  renting  your  phone.  SuperPhone  pays  lor 
itself  in  less  than  a  year.  One  year  warranty. 

SuperPhone  #STS-200  (14.95  (2.85) 

Want  Touch-Tone®? 
Here's  SuperPhone  Plus 

SuperPhone  Plus  has  all  the  advantages  of  the 
basic  SuperPhone... and  one  very  big  extra  — 
true  Touch-Tone®  dialing.  If  you  have  Touch- 
Tone®  lines  and  use  Sprint,  MCI  or  computer 
services,  order  a  SuperPhone  Plus.  100%  solid 
state.  Wall  holster  included.  1  year  warranty. 

"YuperPhone  Plus 

#515-300 


Here,  and  throughout  this  catalog,  ore 
the  latest  advances  in  phone  technology. 
If  you're  undecided  about  whether  to  continue  renting  (at  $2-^5  per 
month  for  each  phone),  try  one  of  these  new  phones  for  30  days. 
Enjoy  f  eatiues  like  re-dial,  mute/hold  button,  (how  did  we  ever  get 
along  without  it),  ring  silencer  and  memory  autodial.  If  you're  still  not 
convinced,  simply  return  your  purchase  in  30  days  for  a  complete 
refund.  All  are  FCC  approved  and  require  no  special  installation. 

Happy  Phoning! 


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«I9.95  (2.85) 


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feature  are  not  available 
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services. 


Save  noo  On  World's  Most 
Sophisticated  Home  Phone 

It's  not  easy  to  think  of  anything  Intelli- 
phone  doesn't  do.  It  will  wake  you  up  in  the 
morning  (with  snooze  delay),  give  you  the 
exact  time . . .  even  time  your  phone  call. 

Intelliphone  remembers  up  to  10  frequently 
called  numbers  and  dials  them  for  you. 
Automatically  re-dials  a  busy  line  every 
minute  for  10  minutes.  No  need  to  pick  up 
the  receiver  until  someone  answers  —  a 
built-in  speaker  lets  you  hear  the  rings  and 
answering  party.  Program  an  emergency 
number  (like  police),  then  just  press  "HELP" 
to  dial  the  number. 

Has  hold  button,  bell  silencer  and  an  LED 
display  that  lets  you  see  what  you're  dialing. 

Plugs  into  any  standard  modular  jack  and 
1 10-volt  outlet.  Works  with  rotary  and 
Touch-Tone®  systems.  Includes  full  instruc- 
tions, 90  day  warranty  and  a  price  about 
half  what  you'd  pay  anywhere  else.  Let 
amazingly  versatile  Intelliphone  do  all  the 
work  for  you.  1  year  warranty. 

InteUlphone  #STEL-1000B  »99.95  (4.85) 


Memory  Phone  Of  The 
Ftiture . . .  Here  Now! 

Our  favorite  phone  because  it  does 
it  all.  The  Memorizer  stores  up  to  27 
numbers  and  automatically  dials 
them  at  the  touch  of  a  button. 

In  a  real  emergency,  you  might 
not  remember  even  a  one  digit 
code.  So  high  priority  emergency 
numbers  are  plainly  marked. 

The  Memorizer  also  stores  and 
automatically  dials  24  other  fre- 
quently called  numbers . . .  plus  it 
has  last  number  re-dial. 

The  Memorizer  is  switchable  from 
pulse  dial  to  Touch-Tone®  So  it's 
compatible  with  any  phone  sys- 
tem. Gives  you  access  to  long  dis- 
tance savingjs  services  like  MCI, 
Sprint,  etc.  Hi-impact  plastic  case, 
100%  solid  state  electronics  and 
battery  back-up  so  memory  is  not 
lost  if  phone  is  disconnected. 

Wall  hanger  included 
5  year  warranty 

The  Memorizer 

#STS-227 
»59.95  (3.85) 


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Hot  Coffee  —  Guaranteed 

When  the  phone  rings  or  some 
other  interruption  takes  you 
away  Irom  your  collee  cup.  you 
don't  have  to  come  back  to  cold 
coffee  anymore. 

The  Cup  Cake  is  a  coaster-sized  elec- 
tric cup  warmer.  When  cup  handle  is 
either  to  the  right  or  the  left  (we  haven't 
forgotten  you  lefties!)  Cup  Cake  auto- 
matically turns  on.  When  cup  handle 
faces  front,  it's  off. 


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Uses  only  25  watts  of  1 10  volt  AC  current. 
Measures  5Va"  x  5Va"  x  5ki",  includes 
handsome  earthtone  cup.  What  could 
be  more  useful  at  home,  at  the  office,  at 
school?  Stamp  out  cold  coffee,  with  Cup 
Cake.  90  day  warranty,  (excluding  cup). 

Cup  Coke  B«verag»  Wanner 
#SCC-520  S24.95  (2.85) 


innovative 
produc±9(  for  you 
cmd  your  home. 


Mini  Irons  Travel  Small, 
Iron  Big,  Cost  Tiny 

We  have  hundreds  of  satisfied  customers 
who  wouldn't  leave  home  without  their 
Mini  Iron  to  smooth  away  travel  wrin- 
kles. Now  we've  added  a  Mini  Iron  vnth 
Spray  to  make  clothes-pressing  even 
easier  for  busy  people  on  the  go. 

Like  the  Mini  Iron,  the  Mini  Sprayer  is 
lightweight,  it  weighs  about  a  pound 
and  folds  down  to  a  package  1  %"  thick. 
But  it's  a  giant  when  it  comes  to  smooth- 
ing out  those  packing  wrinkles.  Don't 
wonder  if  the  hotel  valet  service  will 


If  you  can  slip  a  watch  onto  your  arm, 
you  can  take  your  own  blood  pressure 
with  this  professional  quality  blood  pres- 
sure unit  from  Omron.  There's  no  bulb  to 
inflate ...  no  stethoscope  required . . . 
no  guesswork.  And  you  get  a  printed 


readout  for  future  references  or  for 
comparison  v*ath  your  doctor's  readings. 

All  you  do:  Slip  on  the  special  cuff  and 
push  the  "on"  button.  The  cuff  inflates 
automatically  to  a  preset  level  and 
begins  to  deflate.  Your  systolic  and 
diastolic  readings  and  pulse  rate  are 
displayed  in  LCD  numerals,  The  unit 
then  prints  a  record  of  your  exact  read- 
ings along  with  the  date  and  time. 

When  not  in  use,  unit  is  a  digital  clock 
that  displays  hour  and  minute  readings. 
Operates  on  four  C  batteries  (included) 
or  AC  current  (with  optional  AC  adapter). 
One  year  warranty.  Comes  complete 
with  carry  case,  instructions  and  two 
rolls  of  paper. 

If  you  thought  keeping  track  of  your 
blood  pressure  and  pulse  was  too 
complicated,  guess  again.  This  totally 
automatic  unit  from  Omron  makes 
good  health  simple. 

Omron  Automatic  Blood  Pressure  Unit 
#S251  »199.95  (4.45) 

Optional  AC  Adapter 
#S251AC  »14.95  (1,00) 
Four-pack  of  Poper 
#S251PT  »5.95  (1,00) 


Flnobut  Exactly  Where  Your  Energy  Dollar  Goes 

How  much  does  it  cost  each  month  to  run  your  side-by-side  refrigerator/ freezer? 
Would  it  be  cheaper  to  run  two  separate  appliances?  Is  that  new  window  air  condi- 
tioner or  refrigerator  you're  considering  more  efficient  than  your  old  model? 

Energy  Teller  has  the  answer  to  all  these  questions 

about  electricity  consumption. 

This  is  the  simplest-to-use  yet  most  precise  way  we've 
found  to  measure  actual  power  usage.  Simply  plug 
the  Energy  Teller  into  your  electrical  outlet  and  plug 
in  your  appliance.  Enter  your  local  rate  per  kilowatt 
hour  on  the  attached  sensor  module  and  Energy  Teller 
is  on  the  job  using  its  microprocessor  to  calculate 

energy  usage.  Accumulating 
costs  are  shown  on  a  bright, 
easy-to-read  LED  display. 
An  Energy  Checkbook 
provides  spaces  for 
precise  records  of  each 
appliance's  power 
consumption. 

^       At  home,  office  or  plant, 
"don't  guess  where  your  energy 
dollars  are  going ...  let  Energy  Teller 
^^  pinpoint  power-hungry  appliances  or 

equipment.  An  added  bonus:  Energy  Teller 
qualifies  for  Federal  energy  tax  credits. 

'  Energy  TeUer  #S-996  *69.95  (4.85) 

have  your  suit  back  in  time  for  that 
important  meeting.  No  more  embar- 
rassing wrinkles  and  creases. 

Both  irons  feature  a  stay-cool  handle, 
temperature  control  for  natural  and  syn- 
thetic fibers  and  a  non-stick  Teflon  sole. 
1 10/220  voltage  selector  for  world-wide 
use  (plug  adapters  included).  One 
year  warranty.  Zippered  travel  case 
included.  All  this  at  a  tiny  price. ,  about 
half  the  cost  of  previous  travel  irons. 

Minlbon  #SD-02T  n9.95  (2,45) 
Mini  Spray  Iron  #SD-03T  »24.95  (2.85) 


All  The  Prestige 
And  Elegance  Of 
The  Original... At  A 
Ftaction  Of  The  Price 

Even  the  Swiss  designer  would  have 
difficulty  telling  our  look-alike  from 
the  original. 

Extra  attention  to  detail  makes  the  dif- 
ference —  the  design  is  ultra-handsome, 
the  precision  quartz  movement  is 
accurate  to  ±  5  seconds  per  month.  The 
case  and  bracelet  are  plated  with  one 
micron  gold  for  a  look  of  luxury  and  the 
crystal  is  scratch  resistant  mineral  glass. 

Connoisseurs  of  fine  watches  vail  recog- 
nize immediately  the  elegant  design 
with  alternating  engraved  horizontal 
grooves  and  smooth,  polished  bars. 
Available  in  rugged,  handsome  style 
for  men  or  in  ladies'  model  for  the 
fashion-conscious  woman. 

You'd  expect  a  watch  of  this  quality  to 
sell  for  hundreds  of  dollars  (the  original 
sells  for  over  ^1,500)  but  we're  intro- 
ducing these  Parkin  watches  for  less 
than  ^70.  Order  yours  today. 
One  year  warranty. 

Men's  Parkin  Watch 
#S901  «69.95  (2.45) 

Ladles'  Parkin  Watch 
#S902  $69.95  (2.45) 


Ultimate  Clock  Radio 
Phone  Even  Tapes 
Your  Calls 

We  may  have  outdone  ourselves. 
Here's  a  stereo  (that's  right,  stereo) 
clock/ radio/ phone  plus  a  cassette 
recorder.  This  versatile  bedside  combi- 
nation saves  space  on  your  nightstand 
and  has  great  sound  quality.  But  most 
unusual,  you  can  record  any  incoming 
or  outgoing  calls  on  its  built-in  cassette 
player/recorder. 

Look  what  else  you  get:  The  AM/FM 
clock-radio  wakes  you  to  stereo  music  or 
to  a  gentle  snooze  alarm.  Pulse  dial 


Professional-Type 
Theft  Protection  You 
Can  Install  On  Your  Car 

Having  your  car  stolen  is  a  frustrating, 
inconvenient  experience.  Insurance 
doesn't  always  cover  rental  car  costs, 
real  replacement  costs,  lost  time 
and  earnings.  Here  is  an  ounce  of 
prevention. 

Theft-Aside  is  the  consumer  version  of  an 
electronic  anti-theft  system  that  has 
been  installed  on  half  a  million  cars  as  a 
factory  option.  Now  it's  been  designed 
so  you  can  install  it  yourself. .  without 
tools,  drilling  or  any  special  know-how. 
(The  manufacturer  even  offers  a  toll-free 
"troubleshooter"  number  just  in  case  you 
require  help). 

Solid  state  Theft-Aside  uses  a  secret  four 
digit  code  to  immobilize  your  engine 
(bypasses  the  ignition  switch)  and 
thwart  any  theft  attempt.  A  fifth  digit 
allows  temporary  use  for  valet  parking 
or  car  wash  purposes. 

How  effective  is  Theft-Aside?  Well, 
many  insurance  companies  now  give  up 
to  a  15%  discount  to  cars  having  it.  (List 
on  request  from  Shelbume).  And  your 
car  is  worth  more  with  Theft-Aside. 
Two  year  warranty. 

Protection,  higher  car  value,  lower  insur- 
ance rates  and  peace  of  mind  —  all 
from  Theft- Aside. 

Theft-Aslde  #ST-1  «49.95  (2.45) 


Cordless  Phone  With 
700  Ft.  Range  At  A 
Very  Special  Price! 

Here's  a  special  value  on  a  full  feature, 
cordless  phone.  Go  Fone  from  Techni- 
dyne,  a  leader  in  cordless  phone 
technology,  lets  you  place  or  receive 
calls  up  to  700  ft.  from  the  base  unit. 

This  handsome,  trimline-styled  phone 
has  all  the  latest  standard  features  like 
pushbutton  (pulse)  dialing,  auto  re-dial, 
mute  button  and  remote  paging.  Privacy 
Guard'"  prevents  other  nearby  cordless 
phones  from  accessing  your  line. 
Rechargeable  handset  has  retracting 
antenna.  Simple  plug-in  installation. 

Here's  a  chance  to  enjoy  cordless 
phoning  (and  eliminate  rental  on  an 
extension  phone)  for  a  really  low  price. 
90  day  warranty. 


phone  works  with  both  Touch-Tone* 
and  rotary  service.  Has  push-button 
re-dial  of  last  number  called  plus  a 
mute/hold  key  so  you  can  talk  privately 
to  someone  nearby  without  putting  your 
hand  over  the  mouthpiece. 

It's  a  complete  stereo  system,  too,  with 
a  receiver  unit  and  two  separate 
4"  speakers.  Cassette  recorder  fea- 
tures a  built-in  mike  that  allows  you  to 
record  from  radio,  phone  or  "live'.' 
90  day  warranty. 

The  complete  bedside  story  from 
Technidyne. 

Stereo  Clock  Radio  Phone 
#SCRP-94  n99.95  (4.85) 


Senscmhone  Calls  For 
Help  Automatically! 

Introducing  Sensaphone  —  an  el 
tronic  home  security  guardian  with  ears. 
Sensaphone  never  sleeps. .  .never  leaves 
your  property  unprotected. .  .stays  on  the 
job  24  hours  a  day.  Connected  to  your 
phone,  it  monitors  your  premises  for 
power  failures . . .  excessively  high  or  low 
temperatures. .  .unusual  noises. 

If  Sensaphone  "hears"  a  smoke  alarm, 
senses  an  electrical  failure  or  other 
emergency,  it  takes  immediate  action. 
Automatically,  and  in  sequence,  it  dials 
an  alarm  to  numbers  you  have  pre- 
programmed. Its  computer  voice  syn- 
thesizer informs  the  party  at  the  other 
end  of  the  line  what  is  wrong. . . no  need 
to  record  any  message. 

When  traveling,  call  home  from  any 
phone.  Sensaphone  reports  automati- 
cally on  all  monitored  conditions. . . 
even  lets  you  listen  to  room  sounds 
for  yourself.  If  the  power  goes  off, 
Sensaphone  switches  to  auxiliary 
battery  power  (6  D  cells,  not  included) 
and  calls  to  warn  the  power  is  out. 

In  addition  to  its  emergency  features, 
Sensaphone  is  also  an  auto  dialer  with 
an  eight  number  memory.  No  special 
installation  is  required,  just  plug  it  in  to  a 
1 10-volt  outlet  and  standard  phone  jack. 
You  continue  to  use  your  phone  nor- 
mally or  use  Sensaphone  without  a 
phone  on  a  line  dedicated  to  its 
exclusive  use. 

If  you  would  like  a  demonstration  of 
Sensaphone's  capabilities,  our  opera- 
tors have  a  toll-free  number  you  can 
call  to  hear  Sensaphone  on  duty.  Let 
Sensaphone  guard  your  home . .  .your 
office . .  .your  vacation  cabin . . .  any  prop- 
erty you  own.  It's  security  you  can  count 
on,  90  day  warranty. 

Sensaphone  #S-998  *229.95  (4.85) 
Sensaphone  Accessories: 
Macmetic  Reed  Switch  —  tor  doors,  windows ' 
#S-992  »10.95  (1.45) 

Kemote  Temperatuie  Sensoi  —  monitors 

temperature  in  area  away  from  Sensaphone's 
location  #5-990  ^9.95  (1.85) 

Water  Level  Sensor  —  for  basements  or  any- 
where water  is  a  problem  #S-991  *39.95  (1.85) 

Security  Switch  #S-992  »10.95  (1.45) 


Protect  Your 
Phone  Privacy 

Here's  an  easy,  inexpensive  way  to 
guard  against  eavesdropping,  industrial 
espionage  or  curious  children  on  an 
extension  phone.  Just  unscrew  the 
mouthpiece  of  your  telephone  —  or  any 
Bell  phone  anywhere  —  and  replace  it 
with  Phone  Guard.  Then  go  ahead  and 
use  the  phone. 

A  red  light  alerts  you  to  a  switchboard 
operator  listening,  or  outside  taps.  Never 
again  wonder  if  a  "click"  is  really 
normal  interference. 

Shirt-pocket  size,  weighs  less  than 
3  ounces.  Phone  Guard  is  easy  to  take 
with  you  when  you  travel.  Why  not  be 


8 


Dont  Let  Highway 
Hazards  Catch  You 
Unprepared! 

Travel  emergencies  happen  unexpect- 
edly. Our  Highway  Emergency  Kit  pre- 
pares you  instantly  for  highway  hazards 
. .  .anything  from  running  out  of  gas  to 
being  stranded  on  a  dark  road  at  night. 

Kit  comes  neatly  arranged  in  washable, 
plastic  case  that  slips  easily  into  car 
trunk  or  stores  compactly  in  boat,  van 
or  trailer.  It  contains: 

•  One  set  of  all  copper  battery 
jumper  cables 

•  Siphon  hose  •  Rubber  mallet 

•  Two-way  screwdriver  •  Electrical  tape 

•  Emergency  medical  kit  •  Distress  flag 

•  Two  safety  flares  •  White  cotton  gloves 

•  Emergency  repair  wire  •  Safety  vest 

•  Plug-in  spotlight  •  Tire  depth  gauge 

•  Tie  down  cord  •  Emergency  booklet 

•  Two  windshield  cleaners 

Next  to  auto  insurance,  the  best  travel 
insurance  you  could  have. 

Ckn  Emergency  Kit  #5644  ^39.95  (5  45) 


absolutely  sure  that  your  telephone 
conversations  are  really  private? 
Includes  long  lasting  battery  and 
90  day  warranty. 

Phone  Guard  #SPG012  $49.95  (2.45) 

Unique  Kluge  Valet 
Baa  equals  Six  Pieces 
Of  Luggage! 

Here's  the  only  piece  of  luggage  you 
may  ever  need.  The  famous  Kluge  Valet 
,  was  designed  by  international  busi- 
nessman, Peter  Kluge.  It's  spacious,  light- 
weight and  durable. 

But  the  secret  is  a  specially  designed 
metal  stabilizing  bar  that  stops  center 
sag  when  carried.  The  tension  bar  also 
helps  create  a  wrinkle-free  compart- 
ment for  suits  or  dresses. 

Kluge  Valet's  six  compartments  are  sys- 
tematically organized  to  provide  ample 
space  even  for  such  hard-to-pack  items 
as  shoes. . .tennis  accessories. . .wet 
laundry.  In  this  one  lightweight  bag 
you  get  ( 1 )  a  wardrobe  case  40"  x  22" 
that  will  hold  2  suits  or  5  dresses, 
(2)  a  week-ender,  (3)  a  shoe  storage 
case,  (4)  a  tote  tennis  accessory  bag, 
(5)  a  laundry  bag,  (6)  a  briefcase. 

Made  of  durable  rayon  canvas  with 
aluminum  zippers,  it  measures  23"  x  23" 
when  folded,  42"  x  23"  x  3"  when  open. 
Takes  tough  treatment,  keeps  its  good 
looks  through  years  of  use.  Heavy 
webbed  nylon  shoulder  strap  and  sturdy 
handles  for  easy  toting. 


Expand  And  Organize 
Work  Areas  Easuy 

These  two  mobile  carts  instantly  give 
additional  storage  capacity  to  your 
workshop  or  kitchen.  Use  them  to  organ- 
ize hobby  and  craft  projects,  computer 
equipment,  indoor  garden  to  name  a 
few.  And  with  all  your  tools  and  equip- 
ment at  hand,  you  save  time  and  effort. 
Every  member  of  the  family  will  want 
one  for  his  or  her  projects. 

Pegboard  sides  accept  standard  peg- 
board  hardware.  Adjustable  shelves  can 
be  moved  anywhere  within  pegboard 
area.  Work  surface  is 
counter  high  to  pro- 
vide a  comfortable 
working  position. 

White  kitchen  version 
is  identical  to  red 
workshop  cart  except 
for  butcherblock 
top.  Both  carts  are 
35"  high  x  23"  x  16'.' 
Assemble  easily  with 
just  a  screwdriver. 

Take  the  "chase"  out 

of  chores  with  one 

of  these  mobile  work  carts. 

Woik  Cart  (red)  #S150  »49.95  (5.85) 
Kitchen  Cart  (white)  #S151  *59.95  (5.85) 


ny  it  for  30  days... Scrtisf action  Guaranteed 


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4toverse  The  Pull  Of  Gravity  And 
•  At  A  BREAKTHROUGH 


Personal  Electric  Kettle 
Can't  Boil  Dry 

Canadians  like  a  great  cup  of  tea  — 
fast.  Since  they're  always  boiling 
water,  it  seems  natural  then,  that  they 
would  invent  a  better  kettle.  Here  it 
is  —  the  Toastess  Electric  Kettle. 
It  doesn't  even  need  a  stove. 

Plugs  into  any  1 10  volt  AC  outlet  and 
boils  4-plus  cups  of  hot  water  in  a  jiffy. 
The  best  thing  about  the  Toastess, 
though,  is  that  it's  thermostatically 
controlled  and  shuts  off  automattcaUy 
it  it  boils  dry.  Resets  when  filled  with 
cold  water.  Compact  7"  x  7"  x  6':  Great 
for  travel  or  office.  90  day  warranty. 

Toastess  Electric  Kettle 
#SA-750  n9.95  (2,45) 


Do  Your  Back  A  Fovor. 
PRICE! 


Flatten  and 

strengthen 

stomach 

muscles 

incredibly 

fast  using 

Scandia's 

Gravity 

Exercisei. 

Strengthens 

back  and 

upper  legs, 

too. 


^    >.  Gravity 

Exerciser 

helps  reduce 

,  compression 

_^  on  spinal 

colunm, 

relieves 

back  pain 

and 

improves 

circulation 

to  upper 

body. 


/ 


Gravity  can  be  one  of  your  worst 
enemies.  Its  lifelong  downward  pull 
compresses  your  spinal  column, 
stretches  your  skin,  makes  your  stomach 
and  other  internal  organs  sag.  It's  a 
major  cause  of  back  pain,  poor  cir- 
culation, bad  posture  and  other  symp- 
toms of  aging. 

The  Scandia  Gravity  Exerciser  tilts  you 
safely  and  gradually  into  the  upside 
down  position  some  doctors  have  been 
recommending  since  the  time  of  the 
Greeks.  It's  used  today  in  hospital  clinics 
to  treat  back  problems.  And  it's  an 
important  part  of  the  training  programs 
of  many  professional  athletic  teams. 
Runners  find  it  a  great  pre-  and  post- 
workout  conditioner. 

But  you  don't  have  to  be  an  athlete  to 
enjoy  the  benefits  of  Scandia's  Gravity 
Exerciser.  It's  amaz- 
ing how  fast  upside 
down  situps  will  flat- 
ten your  stomach, 
strengthen  your  back 
and  legs.  Back  bends 
make  your  spine 
stronger,  more 
flexible. 


Just  a  few  minutes  a  day  will  make  a 
new  person  of  you.  Gives  you  an  overall 
body  stretch  that's  incredibly  relaxing. 
"Decompresses"  your  spine  to  help 
relieve  backaches.  And,  according  to 
recent  medical  studies,  increases  the 
flow  of  blood  and  oxygen  to  your  brain. 
Could  even  help  make  you  more  youth- 
ful looking  —  a  lot  of  people  insist  it 
slows  the  formation  of  wrinkles  and 
other  signs  of  aging. 

One  thing  the  Scandia  Gravity  Exerciser 
certainly  does  is  save  you  money.  It 
costs  neazlj  40%  less  than  competitive 
units.  One  big  reason:  Its  unique  built-in 
heavy  padded  ankle  supports.  (Others 
need  separate  "boots'.) 

Solidly  built  of  steel  tubing  and  using 
real  brass  self-lubricating  bushings, 
Scandia  supports  any  body  weighing 
up  to  250  pounds  and  up  to  6'5"  tall. 
Easy  for  anybody  to  use.  Comes  with 
detailed  instructions  for  assembling 
and  an  instruction  book  which 
explains  the  many  ways  you  can  use  it 
to  exercise,  workout,  relieve  back 
pain,  reverse  the  aging  pull  of  gravity 
on  your  entire  body.  90  day  warranty. 

Scandia  Gravity  Exerciser 
#57500  n99.95  (14.85) 


Portable  Massager 
Works  On  Any  Bed 

After  a  long,  hard  day,  what  you  need  is 
a  gentle,  relaxing  massage  to  soothe 
those  tired  muscles  and  reduce  tension 
and  fatigue.  With  Mattress  Magic, 
you've  got  it. 


Relief  For  Your  Aching  Feet . . . 
And  The  Rest  Of  You  Too! 

Turn  On  sandals  will  be  the  best  thing 
that's  happened  to  your  feet  in  a  while. 
Contoured  nipples  stimulate  nerve  end- 
ings and  pressure  points  to  improve  cir- 
culation in  your  feet.  Your  feet  and  legs 
will  begin  to  come  alive  again.  In  fact, 
many  people  feel  massaging  the  feet  is 
good  for  every  part  of  your  body.  We 
think  they  just  plain  make  you  feel 
less  tired,  more  energetic. 

These  odd-looking  sandals 
take  some  getting  used  to 
—  10  or  20  minutes  at  a 
time  to  start  with.  Soon  you'll 
be  wearing  them  everywhere  you 
can  and  you'll  almost  feel  more 
refreshed  after  walking  than  before. 

Find  out  why  Turn  Ons  are  the  sensation 
throughout  Europe  and  the  Orient. 

Turn  On  Exercise  Sandals 
#S890  *29.95  (2.45) 

Specify  size  —  5  thru  12,  no  half  sizes. 
Ladies  order  one  size  smaller. 


Keep  Liquids  Hot 
Or  Cfold  —  In  New 
Soft  Portable  Pouch 

Here's  the  best  way  to  keep  chilled  bev- 
erages icy  cold,  hot  soups  and  drinks 
steaming  hot  without  a  bulky  thermos. 

These  collapsible  Soft  Thermos  pouches 
fit  just  about  anywhere.  Slip  convenient 
carrying  strap  over  your  shoulder. . . 
hang  it  from  your  handlebars. .  use  it 
as  a  backpack.  Golfers,  hikers,  skiers, 
fisherman,  boaters,  campers  will  find 
dozens  ol  uses. 


10 


Soft,  unbreakable  inner  pouch  contains 
special  gel  refrigerant,  pops  into  the 
freezer  for  chilling.  Made  to  hold  any 
liquid  —  hot  or  cold. 

Separate  outer  bag  is  of  sturdy  nylon 
pack  cloth  in  colorful  red  and  blue.  Bag 
even  doubles  as  a  stadium  cushion. 
No  hard  plastic  to  crack. . . no  glass  to 
break. . .  no  heavy  jug  to  lug  home. 

Soft  Thermos  keeps  your  favorite  thirst- 
quenchers  hot  or  cold. 

Quencheroo  Soft  Thermos 

Pint  Size  #5111103  n4.95  (1.85) 
Quart  Size  #5211103  n7.95  (1.85) 
'/2  Gallon  Size  #5311203  »24.95  (2,45) 
l'/2  Gallon  Size  #5411203  «39.95  (2.85) 

(not  pictured) 


This  portable  unit  slides  between  any 
mattress  and  box  spring,  gives  you 
delightful  relief  and  relaxation.  Auto- 
matic shutoff  lets  you  fall  asleep  to 
relaxing  massage  and  variable  speed 
control  lets  you  adjust  the  intensity.  Even 
works  on  hybrid  waterbeds.  Slip  it  in 
your  car  trunk  and  enjoy  relief  from  a 
tough  day  on  the  road  in  any  motel. 
U.L.  listed.  One  year  warranty. 

Mattress  Magic  #572  $89.95  (4  85) 


Tly  it  for  30  days... 
Satisfaction  Guaranteed 


New  Warning  Device 
Combats  Highway 
Drowsiness 

It's  called  "highway  narcosis",  or  more 
simply,  drowsiness  at  the  wheel,  and 
every  year  thousands  of  motorists  lose 
their  lives  to  it.  On  our  modern  super- 
highways, the  threat  of  driver  fatigue 
and  boredom  are  constant.  Now  there  is 
a  simple  device  that  will  help  protect 
you  —  or  someone  you  care  about  — 
from  falling  asleep  at  the  wheel. 

Sleeper  Beeper  is  a  lightweight  alarm 
that  fits  comfortably  behind  the  wearer's 
ear  and  alerts  him  with  a  sharp  elec- 
tronic beep  should  he  nod  while  driving. 
Ideal  for  salesmen . . .  long-distance 
truckers . .  .vacationers . . . anyone  driving 
for  long  periods  of  time  or  late  in 
the  day. 

Weighs  less  than  an  ounce  and 
powered  by  a  tiny  watch  battery 
(included).  Sleeper  Beeper  is  so  light 
and  comfortable  that  you  won't  even 
know  you're  wearing  it . .  .until  it  saves 
your  life.  Lifetime  guarantee 
(excluding  battery). 

Sleeper  Beeper  #5822  (19.95  (2.45) 


Compact  Hose  Stores 
Neatly  Right  On  Faucet 

Patio  Hose  &  Reel  attaches  to  your 
laucet  and  keeps  25'  of  reinforced  hose 
handy.  Great  for  patio,  balcony,  marine 
dock,  mobile  home,  apartment  or 


rec  vehicle.  When  you're  finished,  wind 
it  up  and  it's  stored  out  of  the  way  on  a 
reel  just  IVi'  in  diameter  —  ready  to 
use  anytime. 

Safe  to  drink  from  because  the  tough, 
woven  casing  is  permanently  bonded  to 
a  non-toxic  polyurethane  liner.  Virtually 
burstproof. .  tested  to  450  pounds  per 
square  inch  of  pressure. 

Collapses  and  stores  flat  like  a  firehose 
yet  expands  to  a  full  %"  diameter  hose 
when  in  use.  Brass  couplings  fit  any 
standard  nozzle  or  sprinkler.  Reel  is 
tough,  impact-resistant  plastic.  Also 
available  in  smaller  15-foot  length 
and  larger  40-foot  size. 

Next  time  you  need  a  hose,  there's  no 
need  to  rummage  through  the  garage, 
basement,  toolshed  or  closet.  Order  a 
Patio  Hose  &  Reel  today. 

Patio  Hose  &  Reel 

15'  #SK15R  n9.95  (2.45) 
25'  #SK25R  $24.95  (3.45) 
40'  #SK40R  J39.95  (4.85) 


The  Last  Word  In 
Clinical  Thermometers 


Isn't  it  time  you  stopped  "shaking  down" 
your  home  thermometer . . .  squinting  hard 
to  read  it?  Worrying  about  breaking 
glass  and  mercury  poisoning? 

Astrotemp""  is  the  newest,  smallest,  and 
most  advanced  instrument  available. 
Gives  hospital  precision  readings  in  only 
60  seconds,  instead  of  3  minutes  or  more 
—  ideal  for  children  or  other  restless 
patients.  Get  fast  accurate  readings 
even  underarm.  The  case  is  durable 
hi-impact  plastic  and  washable. 

New  features  include  easy-read  LCD 
display,  automatic  power-off  after 


8  minutes,  low  battery 
indicator,  calibration  indi- 
cator, on/off  button.  Batteries 
(included)  have  a  life  of  over  300 
continuous  hours  —  or  years  of  normal 
use.  Safest,  most  accurate  thermometer 
you  can  buy.  90  day  warranty. 

Astrotemp  Electronic  Thermometer 
#SA-9  »17.95  (2.45) 


Credit  Card  Holders  can  call 

ToU-Ftee  800-638-6170 

Mondoj-Friday  from 
9am  to  5pm  Eastern  Time 


Look  Ma  Bell  ^ 
No  Hands! 

We've  got  a  speakerphone  that 
does  all  the  things  Ma  Bell's  more 
expensive  models  do. . .for  a 
fraction  of  the  price!  That's  right 
. .  .you  can  make  conference 
calls,  talk  while  working  in  the 
kitchen,  talk  while  typing  or 
while  busy  in  the  workshop  —  all 
HANDS  FREE  (because  there's  no 
push-to-talk  button). 

Talkabout™  is  FCC  approved  and 
plugs  right  into  any  modular  jack 
without  installation  or  special  wir- 
ing. Pulse  dialing  is  compatible 
with  Touch-Tone®  or  rotary  dial 
systems.  Has  full-range  volume  control, 
mute  button  and  ring  silencer.  Use  Talk- 
about  as  a  desk-top  phone  or  as  a  space- 
saving  wall  phone.  90  day  warranty. 

Now  hands-free  phoning  has  been 
made  affordable. 

Talkabout  Speakerphone 
#STEL-2300  »49.95  (3.45) 


^Never  Change  A 
Ught  Bulb  Again! 

Just  think,  no  need  to  buy  bulbs,  or  climb 
J  on  wobbly  chairs  or  ladders.  Now,  a 
new  scientific  development  extends 
bulb  life.  It's  called  The  Button. 

The  Button  is  a  solid  state  microchip 
diode.  It  converts  AC  current  to  DC 
current  and  extends  the  life  of  a  bulb 
filament  60  to  100  times! 

■  For  example,  a  regular  bulb  rated  for 
750  hours  would  last  for  about  32  days  if 
burned  continuously.  But  with  The 
Button,  that  same  bulb's  life  could  be 
extended  to  75,000  hours  or  8  years!  In 
typical  part-time  home  service,  you  may 
never  have  to  replace  it! 

This  amazing  development  works  with 
any  regular  incandescent  light  bulb 
up  to  400  watts,  except  3-way  bulbs. 
There's  even  a  model  for  small-base 
candelabra  bulbs. 

Just  stick  a  Button  to  the  bottom  of  a  bulb 
and  screw  into  socket.  The  results  are 
amazing.  Bulbs  burn  cooler  and  give  a 
softer  less  glaring  light.  Of  course,  the 
lumen  output  is  reduced  so  you  may 
prefer  to  use  a  larger  bulb.  The  bulb's 
^life  v/111  still  be  increased  up  to  100  times 
—  just  think  of  the  money  saved! 

Proven  In  Commercial  Use 

The  Button  is  absolutely  ideal  tor  lights 
that  nin  24  houis  a  day  like  exit  signs  and 
secuiity  lights.  Major  hotels,  restaurants 
and  corporations  use  The  Button  and  save 
considerably  on  bulbs  and  labor. 

Resorts  International  Casino  Hotel  — 

Atlantic  City.  NJ 
Sundance  Hotel  &  Casino  —  Las  Vegas,  NV 
Butler  Shoe  Corporation  —  Marietta,  GA 
Village  ot  Cancun  —  Cancun,  Mex. 

. .  and  many  others 

The  Button  has  no  moving  parts  — 
nothing  to  wear  out.  Its  diode  is  a  silicon 
based  micro-chip  and  the  centering  disc 
is  made  of  U.L.  recognized  G.E.  Noryl.® 
The  Button  is  engineered  for  safety  and 
carries  an  unheard  of  10  year  warranty! 

If  you're  sold  on  the  idea  of  saving 
money,  order  The  Button  now.  It  comes 
in  packages  of  12  or  6.  Start  saving 
money  right  away. 

Specify  regular  or  candelabra  size. 

The  Button  packages  of  6 

#SR-006  514.95  (1.50) 

Tie  Button  packages  ol  12 

#SR-012  $24.95  (2.45)  , 


T  X  E 


Ftom  Panasonic . . . 
Phones  Just  Slightly 
Ahead  Of  TheirTlme 

Both  o(  these  sleek,  handsome 
Panasonic  consoles  give  you  state- 
of-the-art  phone  communications 
systems.  Both  will  automatically  re-dial 
the  last  number  you  called  15  times  in 
12  minutes.  Both  have  swltchable 
Ttouch-Tone "  /pvQse  dialing  compatible 
with  MCI  or  Sprint.  Both  give  you  mute 
function  so  you  can  listen  without  being 
heard  and  have  tone  ringer  and 
volxmie  contzol. 

There's  one  important  difference. 
.  The  KXT-2010  has  Panasonic's  Speaker- 
i\  phone.  Which  means  you  don't  have  to 
,'  crane  your  neck  or  shoulder  to  hold  the 
phone.  You  can  route  a  call  through  the 
speaker  and  talk  from  almost  anywhere 
in  the  room  —  go  right  on  doing  what 
you  were  doing.  And  not  only  you  — 
but  other  people  in  the  room  can  take 
part  in  the  conversation  as  well.  Ideal 


Give  Yourself  A 
Professional  Massage 

Used  to  be  that  the  only  way  to  receive 
a  soothing,  tension-easing  massage  was 
at  the  hands  of  a  musclebound  Swede. 
But  now  you  can  give  yourself  the  kind 
of  massage  you  used  to  have  to  make  an 
appointment  for. 

The  Hitachi  Magic  Wand  2-speed  mas- 
sager  has  a  long,  contoured  handle  that 
lets  you  reach  where  other  massagers 
can't . . .  like  those  lower  back  muscles 
that  need  soothing  and  relaxing.  You'll 
feel  them  relax  and  unknot  as  vibration 
stimulates  the  blood  flow. 

The  Magic  Wand  has  two 
different  massage  speeds. 
Low  speed  gives  you  a  sooth- 
ing, vibrating  action.  The 
high  speed  gives  a  vigor- 
ous massaging  action. 

The  soft  plastic  massagers 
can't  rub,  scratch  or  irri- 
tate. They're  mounted  on 
flexible  shafts  so  the  pres- 
sure you  apply  stays  even. 

The  foam-cushioned  head 
covers  are  washable.  The 
heads  and  motors  are 
permanently  sealed  for 
long  trouble-free  service. 
Operates  on  1 10  volt. 
U.L.  listed.  One  year  war- 
ranty. Enjoy  the  ultimate 
in  therapeutic  massage. 

Hitachi  Magic  Wand 

#SHV-250  »29.95  (3.45) 


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Is  There  Salt  In  It? 
Salt  nnder  Tells  You 

The  amount  of  sodium  used  in  pro- 
cessing and  packaging  our  food  is 
incredible.  Cereals,  cheeses,  fresh  fruits 
and  vegetables  —  you  name  it  — 
are  all  likely  to  have  significant 
amounts.  Even  water  can  be  loaded 
with  it!  Or  coffee!  And  when  you're  eat- 
ing out  (no  labels),  you  can  only  guess 
how  much  you're  getting. 

But  now  you  can  know  for  sure.  Salt 
Finder  is  a  simple,  reliable  electronic 
device  that  belongs  in  the  shirt  pocket  of 
everybody  who  needs  to  watch  salt  intake 

You  simply  insert  the  probe,  push  a 
button,  and  read  the  salt  content.  And 
avoid  the  sodium  that  can  cause  hyper- 
tension, water  retention  —  and  many 
other  problems. 

Salt  Finder  weighs  under  2  ounces, 
includes  a  replaceable  battery  lasting 
up  to  3  years.  If  you  have  to  watch  your 
salt  intake,  let  Salt  Finder  help  you. 
One  year  warranty, 

Solt  Finder  #SSF-45  ♦29.95  (2.85) 


for  family  get-togethers  or  business 
phone  meetings. 

The  KXT-2220  has  full-function  Auto- 
matic Dialing.  This  means  you  can  store 
up  to  16  of  the  numbers  you  call  most 
often  —  friends,  relatives,  even  the 
emergency  numbers  like  police  or  fire 
department  —  and  dial  them  when  you 
need  them  by  just  touching  a  button.  You 
can  even  combine  Auto  and  Manual 
when  dialing  one  number. . .even  use 
pulse  or  Touch-Tone®  modes  during 
the  same  call.  Three  AA  batteries 
(included)  keep  the  memory  intact 
during  power  outages. 

Each  console  weighs  less  than  2'/i 
pounds.  Includes  both  10  foot  and  short 
telephone  cords  with  2  plugs  and 
coiled  cord.  One  year  warranty. 

Speakerphone  Communication  System 

#KXT-2010  n29.95  (4.45) 

Automatic  Dialing  Conununicotion 
System  #KXT-2220  $139.95  (4.45)       , 


SielburneCuoj  moi 

...Our  28th  Year. 
Burglar  Proof  Jewel  Box 

Any  burglar  who  so  much  as  touches 
this  jewel  box  will  instantly  regret  it. 
The  slightest  movement  sets  off  an  ear- 
splitting  alarm  that  lasts  for  two  hours. 

Invented  by  two  British  security  experts, 
the  Alarm  Box  cannot  be  broken  into.  Its 
lock  cannot  be  picked.  Its  special  plastic 
material  is  virtually  indestructible. 
The  unique  8-position  lock  has  a  regis- 
tered key  that  can  only  be  duplicated  in 
England  by  Lowe  and  Fletcher. 

The  Alarm  Box  is  unconditionally  guar- 
anteed for  12  months.  Perfect  security 
at  home  or  when  traveling  for  those 
irreplaceable  things  you'd  hate  to  lose. 

Alarm  Box  't'S2283  <69.95  (4.85) 


At  Last  —  A  User-Ftiendly 
Alarm  Clock 

Gruen  takes  the  trouble  out  ot  setting 
your  digital  alarm  clock.  Instead  of  run- 
ning thru  23  hours  —  a  minute  at  a  time 
(only  to  miss  the  desired  time)  —  the 
Gruen  direct  setting  alarm  lets  you 
dial  the  precise  hour  and  minute  that 
you'd  like  to  wake  up.  And  you  can  dial 
either  forward  or  reverse  to  save  even 
more  time. 

Ot  course,  here  are  all  the  features  you'd 
expect  on  a  deluxe  alarm  clock  from 
Gruen  —  "big  bar"  snooze  alarm  (other 
top-  mounted  controls  are  "locked"), 
dimmer  for  the  LED  display,  AM/PM 
indicator  and  battery  backup  in  case 
of  power  failure  —  all  housed  in  a  stun- 
ning silver  cabinet. 

Since  it's  so  quick  and  easy  to  set,  you 
can  use  it  to  remind  you  of  important 
phone  calls  and  meetings  at  the  office. 

The  digital  alarm  clock  has  finally  been 
improved.  One  year  warranty. 

Gnien  Direct  Setting  Alarm  Clock 
#SEC-70  »34.95  (3.45) 


innovative 
products  for  you 
and  your  home. 


Space  Saving  Stereo 
Hangs  On  mil... 
Sounds  Great 

stereo  music  where  you  want  if . . .  news 
and  weather  at  your  fingertips. .  .a 
wake-up  clock-radio  to  start  your  day 
off  right. .  .a  cassette  player  to  record  or 
play  back  your  favorite  programs 
...even  a  convenient  reading  lamp  to 
read  or  work  by.  New  Tec  Trak  elec- 
tronic stereo  system  combines  all  these 
features  in  one  handsome  unit  that 
doesn't  require  a  single  inch  of 
floor  space. 

The  entire  unit  mounts  to  a  special  6-foot 
track.  Easily  installed  in  bedroom,  dorm 


Unique  Back  Chair 
Looks  Like  Sculpture 
Performs  Like  Magic! 

Can  a  chair  that  looks  so  good  actually 
be  good  lor  you?  Anyone  who  has 
experienced  the  benefits  of  this  chair 
would  say  YES!  With  the  natural  support 
the  Back  Chair  gives  to  your  spine  and 
muscles,  you  automatically  sit  more 
comfortably,  breathe  more  easily,  finish 
your  work  without  strain  and  discomfort. 

Because  all  parts  of  your  body  are  in 
perfect  balance,  no  back  rest  is 
required.  Unlike  conventional  seating 
which  cramps  body  organs  into  an 
unnatural  90-degree  angle,  the  Back 
Chair  uses  the  body's  own  structure  to 
give  maximum  comfort  and  support. 

Ergonomic  design  positions  muscles  and 
skeletal  structure  in  natural  relaxed 


position,  very  similar  to  the  way  children 
sit  instinctively. 

Many  users  —  especially  those  who 
must  spend  long  hours  sitting  —  hove 
discovered  using  the  Back  Chair  brings 
relief  from  aching  neck  and  back 
muscles,  improves  circulation,  reduces 
muscle  tension. 

Compare!  Similar  chairs  originally 
sold  for  almost  $200.  But  we're  able  to 
bring  it  to  you  for  over  $80  less.  The  Back 
Chair  is  handsomely  made  of  solid 
wood  with  oak  veneer  finish  and  is 
upholstered  in  luxurious  velour. 

Discover  the  natural  way  to  sit  with  the 
Back  Chair. 


room,  den,  office,  kitchen,  workshop. 
Handsome  black  corpponents  comple- 
ment any  decor.  5!4"  x  13i4"  x  4"  stereo 
cassette  radio  includes  stereo  indicator, 
volume,  balance,  and  tone  controls, 
two  remote  speakers,  and  wired 
remote  control. 

The  cassette  recorder  has  a  built-in  con- 
denser mike,  pause  key  and  auto-stop. 
LED  clock  alarm  wakes  you  to  music  or 


alarm  and  has  brightness  control.  Tec 
Trak:  The  space-saving  answer  to  great 
stereo  sound.  90  day  warranty. 

Tec  Trak  Stereo  System 
#SETS-126  $199.95  (6.45) 


13. 


Advanced  Electronic 
Typewriter  Is  Letter 
Quality  Printer,  Too! 

The  Brother  Compactronic  CE  60  is  the 
most  advanced  home  electronic  type- 
writer available.  Even  more  impressive 
is  that  this  typewriter  easily  becomes  a 
letter  quality  printer  lor  many  popular 
fsersonal  computers. 

First,  as  a  typewriter,  the  Compactronic 
60  has  office  features  never  before 
available  on  a  home  typewriter:  Auto- 
matic underlining,  express  backspace, 
automatic  centering,  right  margin  flush, 
automatic  carriage  return  and  choice 
of  tliree  pitches  (pica,  elite  and  micro- 
spacing) just  to  name  a  few. 

The  daisy  wheel  and  easy  loading  rib- 
bon cartridges  drop  into  place  with  no 
mess.  A  double  strike  correction  makes 
quick,  clean  corrections  and  the  CE  60 
has  a  165  character  memory  to  make 
deletions  a  cinch. 

Attention  Computer  Owners.  While  the 
typewriter  capabilities  of  this  Brother 
are  exciting,  let's  not  overlook  what  may 
be  its  most  revolutionary  asset.  With  the 
addition  of  an  optional  computer  inter- 
face mode,  the  Brother  CE  60  becomes 
a  letter  quality  printer  for  your 
personal  computer. 

Currently,  Brother  makes  interlace 
cords  for  Atari,  Apple  II,  Commodore, 
Osborne,  Texas  Instruments,  Radio 
Shack  and  IBM  PC  computers.  (Custom 
cords  for  computers  not  listed  here  can 
be  made  up  by  your  local  computer 
store).  Now  you  can  use  the  full  word 
processing  capabilities  of  your  compu- 
ter Cand  get  an  advanced  typewriter  in 
the  bargain). 


The  CE  60  weighs  in  at  a  light  YlVi 
pounds  and  becomes  portable  by 
snapping  on  lid  cover  with  built-in 
handle.  The  Brother  comes  complete 
with  a  Prestige  typeface  daisy  wheel 
(lour  other  typeface  wheels  are  avail- 
able), cartridge  ribbon  and  lilt  oil  tape. 
II  you  are  going  to  order  the  computer 
interlace,  please  specify  which  cord 
you  require. 

Whether  you  use  it  with  a  computer  or 
by  itsell,  you'll  lind  this  is  certainly  the 
smartest  typewriter  you've  ever  owned. 

Brother  CE  60  Compactronic 
Typevniter  #SCE-60  $449.95  (9. 

Computer  Interface  (with  2K 
Buffer)  #SIF-50  $199.95  (5.45) 

Cord  (specify  computer) 
#S111  $29.95  (3,45) 

Carbon  Ribbon  (1) 

#SCR-7020  $4.95  (1.85) 

Lift  Off  Correction  Tape  (2) 

#SCT-3010  $8.95  (1.85) 


Brother's 

Interchangeable 

daisy  wheel 


85) 


Optional  IF-50  external  interface  allovrs 
CE  60  to  serve  as  a  letter  quality  printer  tor 
a  home/personal  computer.  Accepts  either 
Centronics  parallel  or  serial  connectors. 


World's  Finest  Garden 
Tools:  Guaranteed  To 
Last  100  Years 

Will  you  still  be  using  your  present 
garden  tools  next  year?. . .  10  years  Irom 
now? ...  50  years  from  now?  We're  so 
confident  these  heirloom  quality 
garden  tools  will  last  practically  forever 
that  we're  offering  an  unconditional 
100  year  warranty  on  them! 

A  bit  extreme?  You'll  understand  why 
when  you  see  these  fine  stainless  steel 
implements  we've  imported  from 
England.  Blades  are  carefully  con- 
structed of  stainless  steel,  polished  to  a 
mirror  finish  —  no  matter  how  many 


times  they're  left  out  in  the  rain,  they 
won't  rust  or  corrode.  No  more  wood 
shafts  to  break  or  wear  out  either  — 
these  are  high  strength  cast  aluminum 
alloy  covered  with  vinyl  sleeves  lor 
added  protection.  Rugged  handles 
with  molded-in  linger  grips  lor  sale, 
comlortable  use. 

Four  models:  Spade,  lork,  long-handled 
weed  lork  and  edger.  Your  investment  in 
these  line  tools  may  be  one  that  your 
great-grandchildren  will  thank  you  lor. 

Spade  #5750-0520  $84.95  (6.45) 
Fork  #5750-0530  $84.95  (6.45) 
Weed  Fork  #5750-0565  $24.95  (5,45) 
Edger  #5750-0570  $34.95  (545) 


Cordless  Hand  Vac 
Redefined 

The  big  vacuum  is  too  heavy,  too  much 
bother  to  take  out  and  put  together. 
So  the  car  stays  messy  —  household 
spills  stay  spilled. 

Not  any  more.  The  Douglas  ReadiVac™ 
is  an  improved  one  piece  cordless  hand 
vac  whose  advanced  design  and  turbine 
powered  fan  gives  you  30%  more  pickup 
power.  Lint,  spills,  potting  soil,  shop  lloor 
debris  are  whisked  up  like  magic. 

ReadiVac  is  leatherlight  —  weighs  less 
than  2  pounds.  Recharges  automatically 
when  returned  to  its  wall  mount. 
But,  unlike  other  old  style  models,  the 
charging  module  snaps  out  and  plugs 
into  any  standard  1 10  volt  outlet.  Lets 
ReadiVac  go  on  vacation  with  you! 

Saves  time  and  energy  at  home  or  in 
vacation  homes,  boats  and  campers. 
One  year  warranty. 

Douglas  ReadiVac 
#56730  $29.95  (3.85) 


14 


See  Thru  Walls 
Electronically 

Magnetic  stud  sensors  can't  really 
locate  studs  —  they  can  only  tind 
the  nails! 

Our  Stud  Sensor  locates  actual  studs. 
Using  a  technology  called  "dialectic 
constant','  Stud  Sensor  measures 
change  in  density  and  is  capable  of 
locating  not  just  the  general  area 
of  studs  but  their  exact  dimensions 
and  center. 

Now  you  can  install  shelves . . .  hang 
pictures. .  .put  up  heavy  mirrors, 
suspend  hanging  plants . . .  install 
new  wiring  —  all  without  drilling 
exploratory  holes  or  ruining  your 
wall  surface. 

Works  on  sheetrock,  plaster,  wood  or 
acoustic  ceilings.  Completely  solid 
state  unit  operates  on  a  9  volt  battery 
(not  included). 

Home  improvement  experts  from 
leading  publications  such  as 
Mechanix  lUiistrated  and  Better 
Homes  and  Gardens  agree  on 


Space  Phone 

Here  is  the  sleekest  clock/radio/phone 
we've  ever  seen.  And  if  its  exotic  good 
looks  weren't  enough  wait  until  you  see 
the  features. 

The  pushbutton  phone  has  an  autodial 
10-number  memory.  A  speaker  and 
microphone  lets  you  speak  hands 
free.  There's  even  last  number  re-dial, 
mute  and  volume  control. 

The  digital  clock  has  LCD  display, 
pushbutton  alarm  set  and  snooze 
alarm.  And  the  AM/FM  radio  has 
slide  rule  tuning  and  great  sound. 
Uses  4  "A"  batteries  (not  included). 

This  intriguing-looking  unit  takes  up 
little  more  space  than  a  conventional 
phone  alone.  FCC  approved  and  built 
to  exacting  telephone  industry  stand- 
ards. What  will  they  thirUc  of  next? 
90  day  warranty. 

Electro  Clock  Radio  Phone 

#54001  «99.95  (4.45) 


Stud  Sensor  "senses"  density  of  wallboard. 
LED  light  signals  change  In  mass  as  It 
passes  over  left  edge  of  stud  or  joist. 
Once  past  stud,  LED  goes  off  indicating 
width  of  stud. 

Stud  Sensor's  usefulness.  In  fact. 
Workbench  magazine  recommends 
the  Stud  Sensor  "without  reservation". 
Let  Stud  Sensor  save  you  hours  of 
frustration.  90  day  warranty. 

Stud  Sensor  #559434  $24.95  (2.85) 


Travel  Alarm  With 
World  Timekeeping 

Whether  you're  in  London  or  Rio  de 
Janeiro,  you  can  instantly  know  the 
correct  time  in  any  major  city  of  the 
world.  Simply  set  the  movable  bezel 
of  this  lightweight  travel  alarm  to 
correspond  to  the  time  zone  you're  in 
and  quickly  discover  what  time  it  is 
in  Honolulu . . .  Athens . . .  Chicago.  No 
need  to  gjuess  either,  whether  it's  3  in 
the  morning  or  3  in  the  afternoon  — 
24-hour  military  time  allows  you  to 
calculate  instantly  whether  it's  day  or 
night.  Say,  for  instance,  you're  in 
Rome  and  it's  now  4  p.m.;  one  glance 
at  your  World  Time  Clock  and  you'll 
know  that  it's  now  8  a.m.  in  Denver, 
1 1  p.m.  in  Peking. 

It's  a  reliable  travel  alarm,  too,  that 
wakes  you  with  a  space  age  chime 
for  those  important  appointments. 
Weighs  in  at  less  than  4  ounces. .  slips 
easily  into  briefcase,  suitcase  or 
purse.  Luminous  dial  with  easy-to- 
read  Arabic  numbers.  Case  is  silver 
with  black  ring  bezel.  Operates  on 
single  "AA"  battery  (not  included). 
90  day  warranty. 

World  Time  Travel  Alarm  Clock 

#541448-WTS  *24.95  (2.45) 


If  s  A  Scale,  It's  A  Clock, 
It's  A  Valet. 

When  it  isn't  telling  your  weight  or  the 
time,  the  Borg  Weigh  Valet®  doesn't  just 
stand  there.  It  holds  your  towel,  keeps 
your  robe  or  trousers  wrinkle-free. 

Push  a  button,  step  on  it  and  see  your 
weight  on  a  waist-high  digital  display. 
Clinical  accuracy  to  ±  V2  pound.  Step  off 
and  a  continuous  display  quartz  clock 
shows  the  time. 

Weigh  Valet  has  four  separate  micro- 
processor memory  banks.  Remembers 
the  weights  of  everyone  (up  to  four)  in 
the  family  to  make  it  easy  to  track 
weight  loss  programs. 

Automatic  zeroing  lets  you  weigh  just 
what  you're  holding  —  babies,  pets  or 
suitcases.  Powered  by  4  "AA"  batteries 
(not  included)  you  can  use  it  anywhere. 

Want  more  than  just  a  scale?  Order  a 
Weigh  Valet  today.  One  year  warranty. 

Borg  Weigh  Valet 

#51000LR  «99.95  (6.45) 


Bright  New  Idea  In  SUde 
Viewing  Travels  Easily 

If  you're  like  most  people,  just  hauling 
out  the  projector  and  screen  discour- 
ages you  from  viewing  all  those  slides 
you've  taken  over  the  years.  With  the 
Diastar  200,  just  plug  it  in,  pull  out  the 
viewing  screen  and  drop  in  up  to  40 
slides  (35  mm  or  2  x  2  size).  You  get  an 
optically  enhanced,  startlingly  bright 
8"  X  8"  picture. 

The  Diastar  200  is  big  enough  so  you 
can  show  slides  to  a  roomful  of  people. 
Bright  enough  so  you  don't  need  to 
darken  the  room.  Compact  and  light 


Surround 
Yourself  With 
Spectacular 
Stereo  Sound!  | 

Imagine  being  right  in  the  middle  of 
your  favorite  music  but  your  stereo  or 
"Walkman"  is  nowhere  around. 

Well,  now  you  can  join  thousands  of 
active,  music  loving  people  who  have 
discovered  Safe  &  Sound  AM/FM  Stereo. 
No  flimsy  earphones ...  no  antenna . . . 
no  wires  to  get  in  your  way. . .  no  hard 
box  hanging  from  your  belt. 


^ft^g. 


Spectaculcn  Stereo  Sovmd  and  Safe. 

Stereo  Safe  &  Sound  gives  incredible 
sound  and  great  stereo  separation  from 
the  large  70  millimeter  speakers  placed 
near  your  ears.  Just  wear  it  like  a  scarf. 
The  lycra  Spandex  covering  is  sensually 
soft  and  washable  (it's  removable). 

Since  Safe  8c  Sound  doesn't  cover  your 
ears,  it  can't  damage  your  hearing  or 
block  out  warning  sounds  like  traffic. 
Enjoy  magnificent,  concert  quality 
sound  —  safely, 

Comes  complete  with  safety  strap  so 
you  can  use  it  anywhere  —  doing  any- 
thing —  even  standing  on  your  head 
(or  hanging  from  our  Gravity  Exerciser 
on  pxige  9). 

Great  gift  for  the  jogger,  skier,  skater  or 
bicyclist  in  your  life.  90  day  warranty. 

Safe  &  Sound  Stereo  System 
#8569  »29.95  (3.85) 


enough  so  it  slips  into  a  travel  bag.  (No 
separate  projection  screen  needed). 

Ideal  for  sales  talks,  presentations,  other 
business  uses  and  just  as  handy  for  show- 
ing slides  to  family  and  friends. 

Folds  flat  to  only  6"  x  9"  z  11"  and 
weighs  a  mere  2  pounds.  A  special 
50-watt  tungsten  halogen  lamp  gives 
maximum  light  with  minimal  deterio- 
rating heat,  needs  no  bulky  magazines 
or  carousels.  Focuses  for  different  frame 
thickness.  The  European  manufacturer 
gives  you  a  one  year  total  replacement 
warranty. 

Take  the  problem  out  of  slide  viewing. 

Diastar  200  Portable  Slide  Viewer 
#5200  n49.95  (4.85) 


D  Advanced  Air  Filter 
D  Ionizer 
D  Air  Freshener 
^All  Of  The  Above 

The  Bionaire  500  Air  Cleaner/ Ionizer  is 
the  most  efficient  method  of  cleaning 
dirty,  stale  air  in  your  home  or  office. 

Many  times  more  efficient  than  a 
fan/filter  alone,  the  500  will  clean  99% 
of  pollen,  smoke  and  other  pollutants 
from  the  air.  Removes  particles  as  small 
as  .01  microns! 

The  500  works  three  ways: 

1 .  A  patented  electret  filter  traps 
pollutant  particles  as  air  is  forced 
through  it  by  a  powerful  2-speed 
fan.  Air  in  an  average  size  room  is 
changed  once  every  17  minutes. 

2.  An  independently  controlled  ionizer 
makes  air  rainstorm  fresh  while 
attracting  small  pollutants  out  of        | 
the  air. 

3.  A  fragrance  cartridge  can  be  used 
to  add  a  pleasant  scent  if  you  wish. 

Bionaire  500  measures  only  11"  x  7"  x  5", 
weighs  less  than  5  pounds  so  you  can 
move  it  from  room  to  room.  Uses  less 
energy  than  a  45-watt  bulb.  Now  you 
can  work,  play,  live  and  sleep  in  clean, 
mountain  fresh  air.  Two  year  warranty.    • 

Bionaire  500  AlrCleoner/Ionizer  | 

#SAC-500  U29.95  (5.45)  | 


16 


Precision  Electronic 
Scale  For  Home  Or  Office 

Soon,  all  old-fashioned  office  and 
kitchen  scales  will  be  replaced  with 
precision  "load  cell"  scales  like  the 
Hanson  7200.  Because  this  new  tech- 
nology does  not  rely  on  traditional 
springs,  it  is  accurate  to  within  .3%! 
Weighs  in  grams  or  tenths  of  ounces  and 
you  can  perform  automatic  conversions 
with  just  a  flick  of  a  switch.  Operates  on 
9-volt  battery  (not  included)  or  standard 
AC  adapter.  Easy  to  read  LCD  display 
prolongs  battery  life. 

Back-to-zero  adjustment  lets  you  make 
tare  conversions.  (Weigh  a  container, 
adjust  scale  to  zero  so  only  contents  are 
then  weighed).  It's  a  great  help  for 
portion  control  during  diets. 

Compact  size  measures  only  6"  x  5"  x  4". 
Has  a  70  oz/1799  gram  capacity. 
Includes  Postage  Rate  chart  and  Calorie/ 
Carbohydrate  chart.  Brown  housing 
with  almond  platform. 

Only  Hanson  makes  this  advanced 
technology  scale  and  it's  available  from 
Shelbume  right  now.  One  year  warranty. 

Hanson  Digital  Housel\old  Scale 

#57200  »79.95  (3.45) 


Hands  Free  Shirt-Pocket 
Micro-Recorder! 

This  micro-recorder  has  two  great  new 
features.  First,  it's  voice  activated  — 
records  automatically  as  long  as  you 
talk.  Stops  recording  when  you  stop 
talking  so  there's  no  long,  silent  gaps 
during  playback.  It  even  has  a  remote 
tieclip  mike  for  truly  hands-free 
recording. 

Second,  a  special  30%  faster  playback 
feature  saves  time,  yet  doesn't  make  the 
tape  sound  like  a  chipmunk. 

On  top  of  all  that,  it  is  the  smallest, 
lightest  unit  we've  seen  —  weighs  only 
6/2  ozs.  Has  two  recording  speeds  (up  to 
two  hours  on  one  micro-cassette),  tape 
counter,  audible  "cueing"  to  locate 
when  messages  end  and  electronic 
pause.  Uses  two  AA  alkaline  batteries  for 
up  to  17  hours  of  recording.  Voice 


How  Far  Did  You  Walk? 


Pedometer 
Knows. 


One  Tool 
Replaces  Twenty! 

Here's  a  big  step  in  the  right  direction. 
An  adjustable  socket  that  replaces  a 
whole  boxful  of  tools.  Now  you  don't 
have  to  guess  or  make  all  those  extra 
trips  back  to  the  toolbox  for  the  right 
size ...  or  lug  a  heavy  toolbox  at  all. 

Ultra-Socket's  triple-action  jaws  adjust  to 
20  different  standard  and  metric  sizes. 
Gives  you  up  to  100  ft.  lbs.  of  torque  — 
enough  to  loosen  rusted  or  rounded  bolts 
that  even  standard  sockets  won't  budge. 
A  twist  of  the  wrist  does  it. 

Meets  or  exceeds  SAE  torque  specifica- 
tions. Made  of  heat-treated  chrome 
molybdenum  steel  and  fits  standard 
%"  drive  ratchet.  Makes  life  a  lot  simpler 
for  both  the  professional  mechanic 
and  handyman. 

Magnum  Ultra-Socket 

#S017  »29.95  (2.45) 


Stop  Burglars  Before  They  Enter  Your  Home 


Burglars  seek  easy  targets.  But  few 
will  challenge  the  new  Perim-A-Tron'" 
Home  Security  System.  No  other  bur- 
glar alarm  under  ^2,000  can  give  you 
more  protection. 

Perim-A-Tron  employs  a  microprocessor 
making  it  the  most  advanced  security 
system  available  for  consumer  use. 
It's  a  wireless  system.  Small  transmitters 
guard  doors  and  windows  ready  to  sig- 
nal the  console  from  as  far  as  250  feet. 
In  the  event  of  a  break-in  attempt,  the 
Perim-A-Tron  sounds  an  85db  internal 
alarm  and  a  second  95db  remote  siren 
to  alert  neighbors  and  police. 

Perim-A-Tron  arms  with  a  touch  of  a 
button.  Disarms  with  a  3  digit  code  you 
select  from  a  thousand.  (It  changes 
easily  so  only  you  know  it).  Two  chan- 
nels to  "zone"  your  home. 

Perim-A-Tron  has  variable  exit/entry 
delay  (5  to  45  seconds)  so  you'll  have 
enough  time  when  leaving  or  entering. 
An  alarm  memory  tells  you  if  there's 
been  a  break-in  attempt  while  you  were 
out.  And  after  sounding  for  10  minutes 
and  scaring  away  the  intruder,  the 


system  shuts  off  automatically  and 
resets  itself.  There's  battery  back-up 
and  each  transmitter  signals  when  its 
battery  runs  low. 

Coming  Home  Safely  Carry  a 
cigarette  pack-sized  transmitter  in 
your  pocket  or  glove  compartment. 
If  you  see  a  prowler  when  arriving 
home,  set  off  the  alarm  with  just  a 
press  of  a  button. 

Feilm-A-Tion  Is  U.L.  Listed  as  a 

burglary  protection  device. 
Good  assurance  when  the  safety 
of  your  family  is  at  stake.  90  day 
warranty.  The  basic  system 
includes  a  useful,  easy  to  under- 
stand instruction  book  and 
warning  decals. 

To  cover  additional  doors  or  windows, 
use  extra  transmitters  or  less  expensive 
magnetic  contacts  connected  to  existing 
transmitters.  The  instruction  booklet  will 
help  determine  the  correct  combinations 
to  protect  your  home  at  the  lowest  cost. 

Perim-A-Tron  #SPT-1100  $199.95  (5.65) 
(basic  system  includes  console, 
3  transmitters  and  remote  horn) 


a 

Tiny,  unidirectional 
remote  mike  can  be 
adjusted  90°  tor  your 
voice  or  some- 
one else's. 

J 

activation  can  be  turned  off  and 
recorder  operated  manually. 
90  day  warranty.  Aiwa  makes  it 
easier  than  ever  to  dictate, 

Atwa  lyUcro-Ckniette  Recorder 
#STP-M9  n89.95  (3.45) 


Indispensable  for  the  serious  walker 
or  hiker.  This  new  Accusplit  Pedometer 
keeps  track  of  the  mileage  for  you. 
Lets  you  increase  your  fitness  by 
covering  more  mileage. 

Smaller  than  old  pedometers,  weighs 
less  than  2  ounces.  Clips  on  your  belt  or 
waistband.  Gives  the  distance  traveled 
up  to  100  miles,  accurate  to  1/10  mile. 
Quiet,  reliable,  accurate.  Covered  by 
one  year  manufacturer's  warranty. 
Keep  in  shape  with  consistent,  regular 
walking  or  hiking. 

Accusplit  Pedometer 
#5110  »17.95  (1.85) 


Accessories  To  Expand  Yo\u  System 

SPT-lll     Extra  Transmitter  »34.95  (2.85) 
SPT-1 12    Magnetic  Contacts  (pkg.  of  2) 

no.95(1.85) 
SPT-1 15    Switcher  -  turns  on  lights/dials 

lor  help  (activates  auto  dialer) 

»44.95(2.85) 
SPT- 1 1 3    Auto  Alarm  -  Plugs  into  cigarette 

lighter  and  protects  your  car 

when  parked  within  150  ft.  of 

console  «47.95  (2.85) 


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Professional  Massage 
Treatment  At  Home 
With  New  Twin  Head 
Massager 

Get  double  relief  for  tired,  aching 
muscles  witti  Hitachi's  new  Twin  Head 
Massager.  Flexible  dual  massage  heads 
soothe  twice  the  area  of  ordinary 
massagers,  reach  even  those  hard- 
to-get-at  places. 

Equal  to  a  professional  massage,  6500 
rpm  hi-speed  gives  vigorous  stimulation, 
the  kind  that  penetrates  deep  down  to 
the  toughest,  most  stubborn  kinks.  Lower 
5500  rpm  setting  soothes  and  relaxes. 
'  Removable  foam-cushioned  head 
covers  are  washable.  Head  and  motors 
permanently  sealed  for  added  protec- 
tion and  long  life. 

U.L.  listed,  110-volt.  One  year  warranty. 


w'-Wf!E:.  ^Vi<  *S¥;a¥iC>rsaK*;-..- 


Enjoy  the  soothing  relaxation  of  pro- 
fessional massage  in  your  own 
home  or  office. 

Hitachi  Twin  Head  Massager 
#SHVT-350  »49.95  (3.85) 


Take  Your  Office 
With  You 

If  you've  ever  scoured  a  strange  hotel, 
plane  or  train  for  a  paper  clip  or  some 
Scotch  tape,  you'll  appreciate  this  useful 
idea  for  busy  people  who  travel. 

The  Executive  Companion  is  about  the 
size  of  a  paperback  book.  Slips  neatly 
into  briefcase,  suitcase  or  desk  drawer. 
Yet  it  carries: 

•  Paper  clips  •  Rubber  bands  •  6"  ruler 

•  Hole  punch  •  Pen  lite  •  Scissors 

•  Pencil  sharpener  •  Stapler  (&  staples) 

•  Screwdriver  •  Tape  dispenser  (&  tape) 

•  6'  tape  measure  •  Can  opener 

•  Combination  pen/ presentation  pointer 

•  Knife  with  fingernail  file 

•  Business  card  holder 

Made  of  rugged  Dupont  Cordura  Nylon. 
A  thoughtful  gift  for  the  man  who  has 
everything:  EVERYTHING! 

Executive  Companion 
SEC-59  *39.95  (2.85) 


Demon  Dialer  Converts 
Every  Phone  In  Your 
Home  Or  Office  To 
Automatic  Dialing 

Remember  when  telephoning  was 
quick  and  simple  —  before  the  days 
of  Sprint . .  .MCI . . . 32-digit  numbers? 
Now  Demon  Dialer  brings  back  the 
good  or  days. . .makes  dialing  simple, 
foolproof  and  quick. 

This  176-number  automatic  dialer 
converts  every  phone  in  your  home     I 
or  office  to  automatic  dialing.  Store      ' 
numbers  using  your  own  codes  — 
Mom. ..  123. .  .Jen ..  .HLF. ..  Sis  —  and  this 
super-fast  computer  does  the  dialing. 
Line  busy?  Re-dials  busy  numbers 
10  times  the  first  minute  and  then 
every  2  minutes  for  up  to  2  hours. .  or 
every  10  minutes  for  up  to  10  hours. 


Great  for  those  super-long  numbers 
that  come  with  money-saving 
"Alternate  Long  Distance"  systems  or 
computer  access  calls.  Installs  in 
seconds  —  just  plug  it  in!  Put  a  Demon 
on  the  job.  90  day  warranty. 

Demon  Dialer  (tone  phones  only) 
#SD-176T  »149.95  (3.85) 

Also  Available:  93  number  model 
works  on  single  line  phone  in  home 
or  office.   #SD-93H    »99.95  (3.85) 


End  Nightstand  Clutter  And  Cut  The  Cord! 


The  most  successful  new  telephone  idea 
introduced  recently  has  been  Combo- 
Phone  on  page  23  —  the  marriage  of  a 
clock  radio  and  phone.  And  no  wonder! 
Almost  30%  of  all  phones  in  this  country 
are  located  in  a  bedroom  on  a  night- 
stand  . . .  next  to  the  clock  radio  (or  clock ) . 

Well,  Extend-A-Phone  has  improved  on 
this  space  saving  idea  and  eliminated 
the  cord. 

Their  new  EX  7000  gives  you  an  AM/FM 
clock  radio  and  a  cordless  phone  So 

when  there's  a  call  for  your  mate,  you 
won't  get  tangled  in  the  cord.  And  if  you 
answer  the  phone  in  bed,  you  can  go  to 
the  kitchen  for  a  cup  of  coffee  and  not 
interrupt  the  conversation! 

The  solid  state  AM/FM  clock  radio  is  a 
trim,  low  profile  unit  with  full,  crisp 


sound.  Has  all  the  features  you'd  expect: 
A  large  LCD  time  display.  It  will  wake 
you  to  music  or  alarm.  This  new  7000 
lulls  you  to  sleep  with  music  then  shuts 
off  and  the  snooze  alarm  feature  lets 
you  catch  an  extra  forty  winks. 

The  cordless  phone  has  a  75  ft.  range, 
automatic  re-dial  of  last  number  called, 
mute  button  puts  caller  on  "hold"  while 
you  talk  to  somebody  nearby.  Auto- 
Secure  prevents  nearby  cordless  phones 
from  interfering  when  yours  is  not  in  use. 
Hi/Low  volume  control  and  built-in 
rechargeable  NiCad  batteries. 

No  special  installation.  Just  plug  into 
modular  wall  jack  and  1 10  volt  AC 
outlet.  From  the  world's  largest  maker 
of  cordless  phones.  One  year  warranty. 

Extend-A-Phone  7000  #EX  7000  (149.95  (4.45) 


innovative 

products  for  you 

and  your  home. 


Barbecue  You  Can  Bring 
Indoors . . .  It's  Smokeless! 

This  fall  bring  all  the  sizzle  and  delicious 
flavor  ol  open-air  barbecuing  indoors. 
Contempra  Char-B-Que  is  virtually 
smokeless  so  you  can  cook  out  in  your 
lamily  room,  dining  room  —  anyv^here. 

The  secret  is  a  specially  designed  rellec- 
tor  system  and  cooled  drip  troy.  Fat 
drippings  run  off  the  shielded  tray  which 
is  cooled  by  convection  air  flow  to  keep 
it  below  "smoking"  temperature.  You  get 
wonderful  open-air  barbecue  flavor,  but 
no  smoke! 

Contempra  has  a  100  square  inch  cook- 
ing area . . .  big  enough  for  family  or  even 
party  use.  Grills  eight  lamb  chops,  seven 
hamburgers,  a  dozen  frankfurters,  or 
four  Va  pound  steaks  at  one  time.  Use  it 
as  a  hotplate  for  frying  or  boiling. 

Contempra's  outer  bowl  is  beautiful 
stoneware  and  it  never  gets  too  hot  to 
handle.  The  drip  tray/ reflector  system 
comes  out  easily  for  cleaning.  Operates 
on  1 10  volt.  Dishwasher  safe.  One  year 
warranty.  What  a  taste  difference  this 
fall  and  Vkrtnter! 

Contempra  Indoor  Chor-B-Que 

#SECB-25  »39.95  (3.50) 


Up  To  Half  Mile  Ftom 
Your  Cordless  Phone! 

Expand  your  portable  phone's  range 
and  improve  voice  quality.  New 
Tele-Ranger  antenna  increases  both  the 
power  and  sensitivity  of  any  cordless 
phone . . .  extends  its  range  2  to  3  times. 
Example:  If  your  cordless  phone  has  a 
700  ft.  range,  it  will  be  increased  to  over 
2000  ft,  (Almost  a  hall  mile).  If  you  have 
one  of  the  new  1000  ft.  phones,  expect 
even  more. 

Simple  plug-in  installation.  No  external 
connections  to  your  cordless  phone. 
Adapter  is  easily  installed  in-line 
between  phone  base  station  and 
regular  electrical  outlet.  56"  dipole 
antenna  attaches  to  your  roof.  (Mast  not 
included).  50'  of  coaxial  cable  included. 
(Tele-Ranger  antenna  v*nll  not  void  your 
phone's  guarantee).  Specify  make  and 
model  of  phone.  90  day  warranty. 

Tele-Ranger  #SVCP-4918  *49.95  (3.45) 


No-Hands 
Walkie/Talkie 

Here  it  is  —  a  walkie/talkie  system 
that  makes  two-way  communication 
available  to  just  about  anybody.  It's 
voice  actuated  (VOX)  so  you  can  talk 
and  listen  absolutely  hands-free.  The 
unit  senses  your  voice  and  sends;  then 
automatically  goes  to  receive  mode. 


Great  for  all  athletics  and  recrea- 
tional uses  —  stay  in  touch  when 
jogging,  hiking,  bicycling,  Ideal  for 
security  and  warehouse  personnel, 
construction  workers,  surveyors  — 
you'll  think  of  a  dozen  other  uses  like 
talking  from  car  to  car  or  staying  in 
touch  at  a  fair  or  amusement  park. 

You  can  adjust  it  from  very  sensitive  in 
normal  use  to  less  sensitive  in  a  noisy 
environment.  Has  a  range  of  about 
Vi  mile,  works  on  9-volt  battery 
(included).  Opens  the  whole  wide 
world  to  the  pleasure  and  conven- 
ience of  two-way  communication. 
90  day  warranty. 

Shuttlecock 

#SMX-315  «59.95each  (3.45) 

(at  least  2  units  required) 


Automatic  light  Stops 
Prowlers,  Welcomes  You 

Your  house  is  quiet  and  dark,  seemingly 
unprotected.  A  prowler  appears.  But  as 
he  approaches,  he's  instantly  flooded 
with  unexpected  light.  What  burglar 
would  hang  around? 

You  have  Light  Alert  automatic  light 
control:  A  sophisticated,  heat-detecting 
infrared  sensor  that  picks  up  any 
approaching  car  or  person  at  40  feet 
Vi/ith  the  thing  an  intruder  expects  least 
and  fears  most  —  light. 


Detect  cars  and  people 
up  to  40  feet  away. 


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Light  Alert  also  has  a  friendly  side,  too. 
It  provides  a  bright  welcome  for  family 
and  guests  regardless  of  what  time  they       i 
arrive  home. 

Compared  to  all-night  security  lighting. 
Light  Alert  saves  energy  and  money. 
You  can  adjust  it  to  blaze  from  10  sec- 
onds to  10  minutes,  then  turn  itself 
off.  Photoelectric  cell  deactivates  unit 
during  daylight  hours.  Warning  stickers 
are  included  as  a  daytime  deterrent. 

Light  Alert  comes  complete,  ready  to 
plug  in  and  includes  two  deluxe, 
shielded  weatherproof  floodlight  sockets 
(bulbs  not  included),  sensor  and  junc- 
tion box.  If  you  already  have  outdoor 
floodlights,  the  Light  Alert  sensor  is 
available  separately  for  permanent 
installation.  One  year  warranty. 

Protect  your  property  with  intruder- 
sensing  Light  Alert. 

Ught  Alert  #SLA-399  »299.95  (5.85) 

Sensor  Only  #SLA-539  (239.95  (4.85) 


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You  Can't  Forget 
With  Memo  ^tch 

You  have  to  meet  Chris  at  three  and 
you've  got  an  important  call  to  make 
at  five.  Don't  worry.  Your  watch  will 
remind  you.  At  three  an  alarm  sounds 
and  a  message  —  "MEET  CHRIS"  —  is 
displayed.  Same  thing  at  five.  Your 
watch  sounds  an  alarm  and  tells  you 
"CALL  RICH". 

You  punch  in  the  memos  you  want  to 
remember  on  the  Memo  Watch's  built-in 
alpha-numeric  pad.  At  the  correct  time, 
the  alarm  sounds  and  your  message 
scrolls  across  the  display  screen. 

The  Memo  Watch  is  also  a  full-feature 
timepiece  that  displays  hours,  minutes 
and  seconds  as  well  as  the  date.  In 
addition  to  two  message  alarms,  it  has 
a  regular  24-hour  alarm  and  an 
hourly  chime,  and  backlight  for  easy 
reading.  Styled  in  handsome  black 
case  with  matching  sports  strap. 
One  year  warranty. 

Phoenix  Memo  Watch 

#534297  »39.95  (2.45) 

Innovcrtive 
products  for  you 
and  your  home. 


Cordless, 
No-Hands  Phone 

It  always  happens.  You're  up  to  your 
elbows  in  some  job  and  the  phone  rings. 
Technidyne,  a  leader  in  communica- 
tions technology,  knows  what  a 
nuisance  that  can  be.  They'v 
come  up  with  a  lightweight 


A  Computer  Voice  To 
Answer  Your  Phone 

KnowPhone  is  unlike  any  other  answer- 
ing machine.  It's  the  most  advanced 
because  there's  no  need  to  record  out- 
going messages.  KnowPhone  answers 
each  call  with  a  computer  synthesized 
voice  that's  cordial  and  "human'.'  It's  the 
easiest  to  use  because  it  has  no  compli- 
cated switches  and  buttons.  And  the 
same  "voice"  that  answers  your  phone 
talks  you  through  its  operation. 

The  unit  is  compact  and  light  thanks  to 
the  tiny  microcassette  that  handles  30 
incoming  messages  of  30  seconds  each. 

KnowPhone  has  Phone  Mate's  exclusive 
Call  Screen  feature.  You  can  listen  to 
what  callers  are  saying  without  answer- 
ing the  phone.  Wish  to  speak  with  the 
caller?  Simply  press  the  ANSWER  button 
,  and  talk  as  on  any  normal  phone.  If 
someone  calls  while  you're  out,  a  LED 
indicator  blinks  to  let  you  know  there  is 
a  message. 

No  special  installation  required  —  plugs 
into  AC  wall  outlet  and  modular  phone 
jack.  90  day  warranty. 

Phone  Mate 
KnowPhone 

#SIQr800 
*79.95  (3.85) 


cordless  phone  that  lets  you  talk  hands- 
free!  A  tiny  control  box  —  it  weighs  less 
than  four  ounces  —  clips  to  your  belt  or 
goes  into  your  pocket.  Slip  on  the  light, 
comfortable  earset  with  attached 
microphone  mouthpiece  (the  kind  TV 
engineers  use)  and  you  can  move  about 
freely. . .  go  anywhere . . .  make  outgoing 
calls . . .  take  incoming  ones. 

Base  station  plugs  into  any  existing 
modular  phone  outlet;  remote  unit 
plugs  into  base  station  for  storage 
and  re-charging.  Operates  any- 
where —  indoors  or  out  —  within 
100  feet  of  base  station.  Beeper 
alerts  you  to  Incoming  calls.  On 
Touch-Tone®  lines,  you  can  even 
use  it  for  dialing  Sprint,  MCI  and 
other  toll-saver  calls. 


Control  Stress 
Through  Biofeedback 

The  dangers  of  excessive  stress  are  well- 
documented.  Pressure  and  competition 
seem  to  be  a  part  of  everyday  living. 
GSR  Biofeedback  Systems  teach  you  to 
control  system  stress  and  tension. 

Place  your  fingers  on  the  sensor  plates 
of  the  basic  GSR  unit.  An  audible  tone 
indicates  your  degree  of  tension.  By 
following  simple  relaxation  techniques 
(provided  on  cassette  and  in  written 
form)  you  lower  the  pitch.  The  lower  the 
tone,  the  more  relaxed  you'll  become. 

The  deluxe  GSR/Temp  2  unit  lets  you 
see  your  stress  level  on  a  viewing  meter. 
Provides  additional  relaxation  techniques 
through  temperature  biofeedback. 
Comes  complete  with  instruction  tape, 
illustrated  manual,  two  remote  sensors, 
thermometer  and  carrying  case. 

Used  by  U.S.  Olympic  teams,  professional 
athletes  and  medical  institutions 
throughout  the  world.  Control  stress, 
tension  and  their  effects  on  your  body. 
One  year  warranty. 

Basic  GSR  2  Biofeedback  System 
#SGSR-2-l  *49.95  (2.45) 

GSR/Temp  2  System 
#SGSR-2-2  »99.95  (3.45) 


Technidyne  has  taken  cordless  phoning 
one  step  farther.  90  day  warranty. 

Hands  Ftee  Go  Fone 
#SGF-290  $149.95  (2.85) 


Tangle  Free  Video  System 

Do  you  have  a  computer,  game  system,  VCR  (or  all  of  the  above) 
plus  an  outside  antenna  or  cable  hook  up?  Eliminate  the  mass  of 
tangled  wire  behind  your  TV  set  with  this  video  "organizer'.' 

Channel  Master's  video  control  center  puts  easy,  simple  push- 
button control  at  your  fingertips.  Select  from  four  different  input 
sources  for  not  one,  but  two  TV  sets.  If  you  have  cable,  you  can 
feed  the  signal  to  two  sets  without  an  additional  monthly  charge 

Even  keeps  "insertion  loss"  due  to  multi-source  splitters  to  a 
minimum.  Organize  your  video.  Just  wire  up  —  and  push  a 
button!  90  day  warranty. 

Channel  Master  Video 
Control  Center 
#30770 
«49.95  (3.85) 


World's  First  Portable 
Ionizer  (Bipolar,  Too) 

Here  is  a  way  to  take  clean,  fresh  air 
with  you  no  matter  where  you  are. 

Remember  the  last  time  you  walked  into 
a  hotel  room  and  it  smelted  from  stale 
cigar  smoke?  With  the  Oasis  1  Portable 
Ionizer,  you  can  have  rainstorm-fresh  air 
in  your  home,  office,  car  or  hotel  room. 

Oasis  1  operates  three  ways;  On  standard 
household  current,  on  a  12  volt  DC  (auto 
cigarette  lighter)  or  with  a  9  volt  alkaline 
or  nickel-cadmium  battery  (not  included) 


The  Luxury  Of  Genuine 
Leather  (for  only  $99.95)! 

Yes,  this  is  1983.  The  space  age.  The 
nuclear  era.  The  age  of  the  computer. 
But  there  is  still  magic  in  the  words 
"genuine  leather'.' 

This  strikingly  handsome  briefcase  has 
the  deep  glow  and  long  wearing 
strength  of  fine  leather  outside.  Inside 
it's  lined  in  soft,  durable,  leather-like 
vinyl.  It  has  a  file  compartment  and 
zipper-closing  pocket.  And  the  Presto 
combination  lock  means  there's  no  key 

that  can  be  mislaid.  Your  choice  of 

either  brown  or  burgundy. 

If  we  said  the  price  was  ^250,  ^300  or 
more  most  people  wouldn't  bat  an  eye. 
But  this  genuine  leather  briefcase  is 
only  ^99.95.  Make  a  top  impression  at 
your  next  business  meeting! 

Leather  Briefcose  Specify  Brown  or 
Burgundy  #SAC-15  (99.95  (3.45) 


Cleans  Up  Alter  Itself.  Oasis  1  is  bipolar 
and  has  a  positively  charged  woodgrain 
collector  panel.  It  collects  the  negative 
charged  pollutants  instead  of  having 
them  cling  to  surrounding  surfaces. 
Simply  wipe  off  periodically  and  Oasis  is 
ready  to  go  back  to  work  purifying  the 
air  of  smoke,  dust,  pollen  and  more. 

As  if  being  portable  and  bipolar  weren't 
enough.  Oasis  I  has  an  adjustable  ion 
output.  Use  "high"  setting  for  larger 
rooms  and  low  for  autos  and  small 
rooms. 

Comes  complete  with  12V  DC  and 
1  lOV  AC  adapters,  90  day  warranty. 

Now  purify  and  condition  the  air  you 
breathe  anywhere. 

Oasis!  #S01  $59.95  (3.85) 


Credit  Card  Holders  can  call 

ToU-Ftee  800-638-6170 

Mondcnr-Frldcnr  Irom  9can  to  5pm  Eastern  Time 

Versatile  Hand  Truck  Makes  Heavy  Moves  A  Cinch 

You'll  think  of  a  thousand  uses  for  this  4- Wheel  Hand  Truck  —  move 
heavy  appliances . . .  potted  plants . . .  furniture . . .  fireplace  logs . . .  trash  cans. 

No  more  worry  about  damage  to  what 
you're  moving  or  — more  importantly  — 
no  dangerous  strain  to  muscles  and  joints. 
This  cart  will  move  up  to  600  back- 
breaking  pounds  in  the  horizontal  posi- 
tion and  400  pounds  in  the  vertical 
position. 

Constructed  of  heavy  16-gauge  steel  with 
welded  seams  at  all  stress  points,  it's 
built  to  last  through  years  of  rugged  use. 
Solid  rubber  main  wheels  make  it  easy  to 
maneuver  even  on  stairs. 

In  the  horizontal  position,  solid  rubber 
swivel  casters  with  ball  bearing  mounts 
make  for  easy  turns,  safe  handling. 
Support  bar  swings  up  and  locks  in  place 
so  you  may  attach  leaf  bag  for  yard  and 
garden  work. 

Now  own  the  same  safe,  convenient  load- 
mover  Industries  use . .  .and  at  only  a 
fraction  of  the  cost.  One  year  warranty. 

4-Wheel  Hand  Truck  '^S-404  n9.95  (6  45) 

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Home  Color  Prints 
OfYourSUdesIn 
60  Seconds 

Making  color  prints  has  always  been  the 
drawback  ot  enjoying  35  mm  slides. 
Vivitar  solves  the  problem  ol  converting 
color  slides  to  prints.  This  allordable, 
prolessional  quality  printer  is  as  easy  to 
use  as  your  camera.  In  just  60  seconds, 
you  have  prints  that  are  a  t\ill  3U"  x  4!4" 
and  every  bit  as  good  as  your  neigh- 
borhood photofinisher.  And  you  don't 
hove  to  wait. 

Just  insert  a  slide,  push  a  button  and  a 
minute  later  remove  your  print.  You  can 
even  manually  adjust  exposure  to  com- 
pensate lor  slides  that  are  too  light  or 
dark.  Uses  readily  available  Polaroid 
film.  Prints  cost  as  little  as  93  cents  each. 

Free  Film  Included.  The  Vivitar  print- 
maker  uses  4  Duracell  C  batteries 
(included),  weighs  only  3  pounds  and  is 
10"  high  X  6"  wide  x  4"  deep.  To  get  you 
started,  we'll  send  along  a  free  roll  of 
Polaroid  film.  Turn  color  slides  into  beau- 
tiful prints  at  home.  Order  your  Vivitar 
Printer  today.  One  year  warranty. 

Vivitar  SUde  Printer 

#5020019  n49.95  (8.45) 


Sielbiime 

...Our  28th  Year. 

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Casio  Data  Bank  Puts 
Your  Memory  In 
Your  Pocket 

No  more  worries  about  forget- 
ting important  phone  numbers 
. . , special  lists  . .  essential  notes. 
With  the  Casio  Data  Bank  you 
carry  around  a  filing  cabinet 
full  of  vital  information. .  all 
in  your  pocket!  Notes  and 
reminders  are  right  at  your 
fingertips. 

Simply  use  the  alpha- 
numeric keypads  to 
store  the  data  you  need  lor 
future  reference  and  instruct 
the  system  to  file  it.  Push  the  recall 
button  and  the  Data  Bank  instantly 
displays  your  notes  on  a  bright  LCD 
readout.  Memory  capacity  is  961  char- 
acters. If  you  need  more,  an  optional  2K 
RAM  pack  plugs  in.  You  can  even  file 
notes  under  a  secret  code  so  that  only 
you  will  be  able  to  recall  them. 

Of  course,  it's  also  a  handy  pocket  calcu- 
lator. Calculator/ display  powered  by 
two  lithium  batteries  with  approximately 
350  hours  of  use;  memory  protection 


powered  by  one  lithium  battery  with 
approximately  two-year  life. 
One  year  warranty. 

Don't  trust  your  important  data  to 
memory. .  trust  it  to  the  Data  Bank. 

Casio  Data  Bank 
#SPF-3000  «69.95  (2.45) 

2K  RAM  Pack  'ySOR-2Q  (29.95  (1.00) 


The  Most  Advanced 
Cordless  Phone  In  The 
World  (It  Even  ToDcs) 

Thousands  of  satisfied  users  have 
discovered  the  convenience  of  remote 
cordless  phones. .  now  Mura  has  taken 
cordless  phoning  a  giant  step  forward. 
Muraphone  MP-801  is  a  two-phone 
cord/ cordless  system. . .a  complete 
home  communications  network  with 
a  1000  ft.  range. 

The  base  unit  is  a  complete  wired 
phone  with  such  advanced  features  as 
automatic  "hold"... 32  number  memory 
dialer. .  automatic  re-dialing.  PLUS  a 
voice  synthesizer  that  "talks  you 
through "  the  process  ol  storing  and 
recalling  most-used  numbers. 


lurapnone  nas  switcnat 

Tone "  or  pulse  dialing. 

But  the  MP-801  is  also  a  remote  cordless 
phone.  The  remote  unit  has  its  own 
charger  and  performs  all  the  automatic 
features  of  the  base  unit.  Can  accom- 
modate up  to  five  separate  handsets. 
Each  one  has  4000  privacy/ security 
codes  you  can  program  yourself  to 
minimize  interference.  And,  of  course, 
you  get  full  duplex  intercom  features. 
We  told  you  it's  the  most  advanced. 
Try  one  for  30  days.  You'll  agree. 
One  year  warranty. 

Muraphone  Base 

with  one  Cordless  Remote  Unit 
#SMP-801  n99.95  (4.45) 

Additional  Handset 

#SMP-800R  (129.95  (2.45) 


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Mini-Detector  Gives  i 

Maximum  Radar  Warning      _ 

Here  is  the  smallest,  superheterodyne  radar  detector  system  on  the 
market  ...just  5/2"  x  3 1/2"  x  1'.'  Just  introduced  by  BEL,  Selectra  has 
unsurpassed  sensitivity,  yet  it's  small  enough  to  clip  to  your  sun  visor 
or  mount  directly  to  your  windshield  with  suction  cups. 

Selectra's  patented  computer  superhet  circuitry  picks  up  radar 
signals  from  3  to  5  times  the  distance  as  regular  detectors.  It  also 
discriminates  between  genuine  X  and  K  radar  Irequencies  and 
stray  radar  emissions... virtually  eliminates  falsing. 

Selectra  detects  radar  from  the  front  and  rear.  Its  secret?  A  new 
microstrip  antenna  gives  this  detector  sensitivity  and  selectivity 
second  to  none,  and  helps  make  Selectra  the  smallest  superhet  unit 
available.  One  year  warranty. 


Avoid  costly  speeding  tickets.  Keep  your  driving  record  clean, 
your  insurance  premiums  down.  Order  a  Selectra  today. 

BELS«l«ctra  't'S840  (269.95  (4.45) 


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Board  The  Plane  And  Sit 
Down  At  Your  Desk! 

Open  this  handsome  portable 
desk/ organizer  and  you'll  find  every- 
thing you  need  to  catch  up  on  your  work 
anywhere.  Including  a  legal-size  writ- 
ing pad,  a  combination  pen/watch,  a 
calculator,  pencils  and  a  removable 
envelope/file  (all  included  in  the  price, 
by  the  way).  And  there's  still  plenty  of 
extra  space  for  notes,  papers,  business 


cards,  envelopes. .  .what  hove  you. 

Take  it  on  trips,  to  meetings  and  home  in 
the  evenings.  Keeps  all  your  important 
notes  and  papers  close  at  hand.  Beauti- 
ful cordovan  finish  is  luxurious,  long- 
wearing  vinyl  you'll  swear  is  leather. 

Never  again  say  "Where  did  I  put  my..." 
It's  right  here  in  your  portable 
desk/organizer. 

Poriable  Desk/Organizer 
#SH52811  »49.95  (3.45) 


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Designer  Watch  At  An 
Unbelievable  Price 

The  original  of  this  new  watch  (from  the 
world's  largest  maker)  sells  in  jewelry 
stores  for  over  ^600.  When  we  discovered 
we  could  introduce  this  Parkin  for  less 
than  ^70,  we  jumped  at  the  chance. 

With  its  classic  design,  geniune  leather 
band  and  gold  plated,  stainless  steel 
case,  it  measures  up  to  its  brand-name 
counterpart.  The  crystal  is  scratch 
resistant  mineral  glass. 

The  precision  Swiss  quartz  movement  is 
covered  by  a  full  one  year  warranty 
and  is  accurate  to  ±  5  seconds  per 
month.  Comes  complete  with  watch 
batteries  installed.  Gift  boxed.  Your 
friends  won't  know  you  didn't  spend 
S600.  We  won't  tell  them. 

Parkin  Men's  Watch #S611  <69.95  (2  45) 
Parkin  Women's  Watch  «yS612  <69.95  (2  45) 


^ue-Saver  Emergency 
Phone  With  FuU 
Communications 
Features 

In  an  emergency,  there's  often  no  time 
to  reach  a  phone,  much  less  remember 
a  number.  But  here's  Sage  1  ...  a  full- 
service  phone  with  a  remote  panic 
button  you  carry  with  you. 

Press  the  button  (from  up  to  100  ft.  away) 
and  this  super-smart  phone  automati- 
cally dials  four  emergency  numbers  in 
sequence . . .  police ...  fire  department 
.  .  relatives ...  a  friend  —  whoever  you 
choose.  You  don't  hove  to  say  a  word, 
either  —  Sage's  computer  voice  synthe- 
sizer calls  help  for  you!  The  words 
"Emergency!  Help  needed  at  (your 
number)"  will  be  repeated  for  30 
seconds. 

But  you  don't  have  to  wait  for  an  emer- 
gency! Sage  is  an  all-purpose  phone 
with  a  31  number  memory,  re-dial  and 
volume  control.  Dials  in  either  Touch- 
Tone*  or  pulse.  Has  battery  back-up  to 
keep  those  31  numbers  in  memory 
should  the  power  fail.  The  voice  synthe- 
sizer announces  your  outgoing  message 
and  assists  in  storing  and  locating 
numbers  in  its  memory. 

Sage  1 . .  a  state-of-the-art  phone  system 
that  summons  help  when  you  need  it. 
One  year  warranty. 


Soge  1  Phone  #SSA-502  (239.95  (4.45) 


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Save  Up  To  30%  On 
Energy  And  15% 
On  Your  Taxes 

Everyone  knows  you  save  energy  by 
"dialing  down"  your  thermostat.  In  tact. 
Department  oi  Energy  figures  show  20% 
to  30%  savings  on  energy  using  two  10° 
setbacks  per  day.  And  the  same  princi- 
ple that  saves  on  heating  costs  works 
with  air  conditioning,  too! 

But,  even  il  you  remember  to  turn  back 
your  thermostat  (not  always  possible), 
you  can't  "dial  down"  (or  up)  if  you're 
asleep  or  not  at  home.  Now  Magic  Stat, 
the  world's  most  sophisticated  thermo- 
stat, does  the  remembering  and  more. 

Installation  is  quick  and  simple  —  all 
you  need  is  a  screwdriver.  Wires  are 
color  coded  —  goes  directly  in  place  of 
your  existing  thermostat,  Microprocessor 
design  gives  you  up  to  six  settings  per 
day,  and  a  seven  day  program  to 
accommodate  different  daily  schedules. 
And  it  does  this  all  with  no  moving  parts! 

Magic  Stat  even  calculates  how  long  it 
v/ill  take  your  house  to  warm  up  (or  cool 
down).  So  the  furnace/air  conditioner 
comes  on  at  just  the  right  time  to  insure 
your  comfort.  Battery  backup  retains 
memory  when  the  power  fails. 

Magic  Stat  can  be  programmed  by 
pressing  only  one  button.  The  only 
drawback;  Not  for  use  with  two-stage 
heat  pumps. 

Pcnrs  tor  lts«U  OI  70UI  money  bade. 

If  Magic  Stat  doesn't  pay  for  itself  in  one 
year,  return  it  and  we'll  refund  your  pur- 
chase price.  Qualifies  for  the  15%  energy 
tax  credit.  Three  year  warranty. 

Magic  Stcrt  'fSMS-2C  «69.95  (2.45) 

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Big  Heat, 
Small  Heater 

Keep  seldom-used  rooms 
or  chilly  areas  of  your 
home  or  office  comfortable 
this  winter  by  "spot  heat- 
ing" with  ElectroAire'" 
portable  heater. 

This  powerhouse  is  com- 
pact but  really  does  a  job. 
There  isn't  a  more  powerful 
heater  even  at  twice  the 
size.  ElectroAire's  1500  watt 
high  setting  is  the  maxi- 
mum allowed  under  U.L. 
regulations  for  any  120  volt 
electric  heater. . .  produces  ^  -  __ 

over  5100  BTU's  of  warmth. 
A  lower,  750  watt  setting 
uses  less  energy  to  heat  smaller  areas. 

A  rugged  fan  distributes  heat  evenly 
and  a  variable  thermostat  helps  main- 
tain the  level  of  comfort  you  want.  In 
summer,  ElectroAire's  fan  only  setting 
circulates  a  lot  of  cooling  air. 

Attractive,  louvered  grille  keeps  small 
fingers  out.  Safety  cut-off  switch  guards 
against  overheating.  U.L.  listed,  of 
course.  Small  but  mighty  ElectroAire 
measures  just  8"  x  8"  x  5';  weighs  less 
than  4  lbs.  Have  year  'round  heating 
and  cooling  comfort  in  your  office,  gar- 
age, college  dorm,  rec  vehicle  —  any 
room  in  the  house.  One  year  warranty. 

El«ctroAir*  Portabl*  Itoater 
#5747  »39.95  (4.45) 


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"itty  bitty'^"  BookUght 

Here  is  a  runaway  best  seller  that  will 
delight  the  serious  reader  in  your  life. 
If  he  or  she  happens  to  be  a  bedtime 
reader,  the  "itty  bitty"  booklight  will  be  a 
hit  with  a  bed  or  room  partner.  Guaran- 
teed to  restore  civility  to  any  marriage 
where  one  spouse  is  a  crossword  puzzle 
fan  or  reader.  Students  in  dorms  find 
"itty  bitty"  invaluable. 

Clip  it  to  the  back  of  any  book,  hard  or 
soft  cover.  Plug  it  in  to  battery  pack 
(included)  or  wall  outlet,  and  you  get 
brilliant  cool  light  that  doesn't  disturb 
anyone  else.  Great  for  traveling  — 
fits  the  palm  of  your  hand. 

Comes  packaged  in  storage  "book'! 
complete  with  battery  pack  (no  batteries 


State-Of-The-Art 
Personal  Timers 

(at  a  special  price!) 

Are  you  still  using  an  old-fashioned 
wind-up  spring  timer? 

Join  the  space  age  with  one  of  these 
electronic  micro-chip  beauties.  Both 
count  down  from  100  minutes  to 
1  second.  Both  have  a  big  LCD  display 
and  loud  electronic  tone  to  tell  you 
when  you're  finished  cooking,  exercis- 
ing, meeting,  sunbathing  or  whatever. 

Additionally,  the  black  Timer/ Stop- 
watch also  counts  up  to  60  minutes  then 
recycles  automatically.  Great  for  timing 
phone  calls,  jogging,  etc. 

Both  are  only  2!4"  x  214"  x  W  so  they 
slip  easily  into  your  pocket.  Attach 
them  to  almost  anything  with  built-in 
spring  clip,  magnet  or  hanging  hole 
—  they  even  stand  up!  Operates  on 
button  cell  battery  (included). 
One  year  warranty. 

Electronic  Timer  #540005  »14.95  (1.85) 
Timer/Stopvratch  #540007  »19.95  (1.85) 


included).  8'  cord,  1 10  AC  adapter. 
U.L.  listed.  One  year  warranty. 

"itty  bitty"  BookUght  #510013  »29.95  (2  45) 

New  "Abridged"  Booklight  works  on  i  lov,  AC 
only  (no  battery  pack).  #510011  <19.95  (2.45) 


Mini-Vac  Does 
Micro  Cleaning  Jobs 

Dusting,  wiping  or  blowing  air  at  your 
delicate  cameras  and  other  small  equip- 
ment has  never  been  the  real  answer  to 
cleaning.  At  best,  it  just  moves  the  dust 
and  dirt  around.  At  worst,  you  can 
scratch  expensive  lenses. 

Now  Mini- Vac  solves  the  problem  by 
simply  vacuuming  dust  and  dirt  away  — 
safely  and  quickly.  Includes  an  easy-to- 
empty  bag,  three  fine  brush-nozzles  and 
two  wands  designed  to  reach  into  any 
corner.  Can  be  used  as  blower,  as  well 
as  vacuum.  Tucks  into  your  camera  bag 
—  or  almost  anywhere  else.  Runs  on  AC 
household  current.  90  day  warranty. 

Mlni-Voc  ^SOIOO  *29.95  (2.45) 


The  Ultimate  Home  Gym 

You  could  go  out  and  buy  a  dozen 
different  exercise  machines.  Spend  a 
thousand  dollars  or  more.  And  you  still 
wouldn't  have  a  more  useful,  versatile, 
convenient  and  up  to  date  exercise 
center  than  EXERCENTER  —  for  less  than 
^200!  (which  wouldn't  pay  your  health 
club  dues  for  a  year).  It  compares  with 
similar  units  selling  for  over  ^600! 

Obtain  great  results  without  bulky 
weights.  You  can  adjust  intensity  to  your 
own  needs  as  you  go  along.  Develop  a 
daily  routine  using  any  one  of  dozens  of 
different  exercisers  —  from  rowing  to 
bench  pressing,  leg  pulls,  back  stretches. 
Work  on  your  tennis  backhand.  Pre- 
pare your  legs  for  skiing  season.  Even 
duplicate  the  bodybuilding  exercises 
weightlifters  do. 

EXERCENTER  is  as  useful  to  bodybuilders 
as  it  is  to  orthopedic  patients  because 
you  control  everything  yourself.  Whether 
you're  a  professional  athlete  or  an  exer- 
cise beginner,  a  20-minute  daily  routine 
will  do  wonders  to  improve  your  cardio- 
vascular condition,  reduce  your  weight, 
firm  your  body,  increase  your  strength. 


flexibility  and  endurance. 

Simply  follow  the  simple,  easy-to-read 
instructions,  illustrating  every  exercise. 
And  you're  on  your  way  to  great  shape 
—  right  at  home! 

Exercenter  Home  Gym 
#S700  «149.95  (12.85) 


Give  Your  Feet  A  Treat 

What  part  of  you  works  harder  than 
your  feet?  We  can't  think  of  any  more 
welcome  treat  for  tired,  aching  feet 
than  the  invigorating  deep  heat 
massage  you'll  get  with  Pollenex's 
Vibrating  Foot  Bath. 

Like  magic,  Pollenex's  190  vibrating 
modules  soothe  away  foot  distress  while 
the  4-way  thermostatic  control  insures 
that  water  stays  at  a  comfortable,  even 
temperature.  Kick  switch  for  easy  on/ off 
has  three  settings:  Massage  only,  mas- 
sage plus  heat  or  heat  only. 

Aching  elbows,  wrists  and  forearms  and 
hands  will  also  benefit  from  the  unit's 
hydro-massage  action  and  deep  heat 
therapy.  U.L.  listed.  90  day  warranty. 
The  perfect  solution  for  feet  relief. 

PollmiMC  lifassaging  Foot  Both 
#SF130H  »39.95  (3.45) 


Space  Age  Screw  And  NUt  Driver  Set 

Here's  a  professional  quality  screw  and 
nut  driver  that  won't  give  you  blisters. 

The  Easco  Wrist  Ratchet's  offset  egg 
shaped  handle  was  designed  to  fit 


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Includes  W^lst  Ratchet  plus: 

7-SAE  Sockets  •  7-Metiic  Sockets 

6-EV  Bits  •  3-Phillips  Bits  •  3-Slotted  Bits 


your  hand  perfectly  for  a 

better,  more  comfortable 

grip  and  higher  torque.  Its 

fingertip  "speeder"  tighter^ 

and  removes  nuts  and  screws 

faster.  Adjustable  adapter  takes  either 

screwdriver  insert  bits  or  Va"  drive  sockets 

(both  SAE  and  metric).  Thumb  switch  gives 

you  forward,  reverse  or  lock  positions. 

An  innovative  tool  to  make  home, 
auto  and  appliance  repair  projects 
fast  and  easy. 


Eosco 

14  Piece  Basic  Set 
#591815 
♦24.95  (2.85) 


27  Piece  Deluxe  Set 

#391829 

»34.95  (3.45) 


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Computer  Pulse  Monitor  Is  A  Wtistwatch,  Too 

Now  it's  possible  to  monitor  your  pulse  anytime,  anywhere.  The  Pulse  Tach  watch  lets 
you  see  your  normal  pulse  rate  during  daily  activities  or  after  a  workout. 

Simply  place  your  finger  on  the  sensor.  Pulse  Tach's  infrared  system  scans  the  fingertip 
then  measures  and  displays  your  pulse  on  the  easily  read  Liquid  Crystal  Display. 
And  at  the  press  of  a  button,  an  audio  "beeper"  signals  each  beat  of  your  heart. 

Two  pulse  modes:  For  quick  updates,  use  the  standard  four  beat  averaging  method, 
but  after  vigorous  exercise.  Pulse  Tach's  patented  microprocessor  determines  your 
correct  pulse  using  a  unique  computation  based  on  the  rhythm  of  your  heart.  It  even 
compensates  for  an  irregular  heartbeat. 

The  Pulse  Tach  watch  also  has  an  independent  quartz  chronograph  (stopwatch)  to 
time  workouts  or  to  determine  cardiac  recovery  time. 

Lastly,  Pulse  Tach  is  a  quartz  crystal  timebase  that  displays  time  of  day.  Includes  long 
life  watch  batteries.  90  day  warranty.  Keep  a  finger  on  your  fitness.  Try  one  today. 

Pulse  Tach  Watch  #51020  «49.95  (2.45) 


Light  Switch  Stops 
Burglars,  Saves  energy 

Here's  the  ideal  way  to  automatically 
light  dark  rooms,  scare  away  would-be 
intruders  and  keep  lights  off  when  not  in 
use.  It's  called  Sound  Switch.  Here's  how 
it  works. 

Suppose  a  burglar  were  to  attempt  a 
break  in.  Sound  Switch  would  "hear"  the 
intruder  and  have  the  lights  ablaze 
even  if  you're  not  home. 

Once  on,  lights  stay  on  for  any  time  you 
desire  —  from  5  seconds  to  10  minutes. 
Any  new  noise  will  re-activate  the  cycle. 
Also  can  be  controlled  manually  —  for 
when  you're  quietly  reading. 

Sensitivity  is  adjustable,  too,  from  a 
pin  dropping  to  a  window  breaking. 
A  unique  noise  filtering  system  lets 
Sound  Switch  ignore  constant  noise  like 
air  conditioners.  Needs  no  hard  wiring. 
Just  plug  it  into  any  wall  outlet  and  plug 
up  to  300  watts  of  incandescent  lighting 
into  switch. 

You  can  move  Sound  Switch  from  room 
to  room.  But  you  won't  have  to  if  you 
take  advantage  of  our  special  price  on 
three  switches. 

Sound  Switch  —  turns  on  lights  when 
you  need  them  and  turns  them  off  when 
you  don't  —  automatically.  One  year 
warranty.  U.L.  listed. 

Sound  Activated  Switch 
#50513  «29.95  (3.45) 
Set  of  3  Sound  Switches 
#50516  «75.00  (5.45) 

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New  Foldaway  Table 
Makes  The  Most  Of 
Unused  Wall  Space 

It's  a  table. . .a  desk. .  a  drawing 
board ...  a  buffet  server ...  an  easel . . . 
a  hobby  or  work  center. 

TableTrak™  mounts  on  wall  tracks 
(included)  anywhere  you  have  some 
wall  space.  Exactly  what  you  need  to 
make  a  small  apartment  or  room 
bigger,  more  useful.  Locks  firmly  at  any 
angle,  then  folds  back  flat  against  the 
wall,  using  no  floor  space  at  all. 

Made  of  16"  x  32"  plastic  laminate  that 
can't  stain,  scratch  or  mar  —  moisture- 
resistant,  too.  Hardware  and  full 
instructions  included. 

TableTrak  Retractable  WaU  Table 

#590091  «49.95  (7.85) 


Lost  Keys  Ckint  Hide 
Ftom  The  Bleepers 

It's  happened  a  hundred  times.  You  lost 
your  keys.  Stashed  them  in  a  pocket  or  a 
drawer  or  had  them  disappear  with  a 
curious  toddler.  Finders  Bleepers  solves 
that  annoying  problem  so  simply  you'll 
wonder  why  someone  didn't  think  of  it 
long  ago. 

Developed  in  the  United  Kingdom,  this 
miniaturized  sonic  detector  system  lets 
you  find  lost  items  in  minutes! 

Two  key  rings  (actually  miniature 
"receivers"  each  with  its  own  "bleep!" 
sound)  "answer"  when  you  press  a  but- 
ton on  the  hand-held  transmitter  wand. 
Effective  range  is  a  radius  of  12-15  ft. 
In  the  dark,  a  red  light  on  each  tab  also 
blinks  continuously  for  six  seconds. . .long 


enough  for  you  to  locate  missing  keys. 
Simply  walk  from  room  to  room  "scan- 
ning" each  room  with  transmitter. 
Receiver  tags  will  answer  when  you're 
within  range. 

Locator  wand  is  powered  by  a  9  volt 
battery  (included)  and  each  bleeper 
has  dual  watch  batteries  (also  in- 
cluded). Don't  waste  another  minute 
searching  for  lost  keys. . .let  the  bleeper 
do  the  work. 

Finders  Bleepers  #5PN-868  $49.95  (3.85) 


End  Niahtstand  Clutter 

(foi  the  lowest  price  ever)! 

Pretty  clever.  Our  ComboPhone 
combines  three  bedside  necessities 
into  one  space-saving  unit. 

First,  there's  a  pushbutton  telephone 
(pulse  dial)  that's  compatible  with  all 
rotary  or  Touch-Tone®  systems.  It's  100% 
solid-state  with  last  number  re-dial. 
A  mute  button  lets  you  talk  privately 
to  someone  near  without  covering 
the  mouth  piece. 

ComboPhone  is  also  a  completely 
equipped  AM/FM  clock  radio.  It  wakes 
you  to  music  or  a  pleasant  alarm,  has  a 
large  LED  time  display  and  snooze 
alarm.  Automatically  mutes  the  radio 


Ionizer  Leaves  The  Air 
Ftesh . .  .The  Walls  And 
Carpets  Clean 

Ionizers  have  long  been  an  efficient  way 
to  "electronically"  clean  the  air.  Trouble 
is,  the  pollutants  were  deposited  on  your 
floors,  walls  or  other  surfaces  near  the 
ionizer.  You  didn't  breathe  them,  but  you 
really  didn't  get  rid  of  them  either. 

Orbit  represents  the  newest  technology 
in  air  ionizers.  It's  the  first  system  that  not 
only  "attracts"  pollutants  out  of  the  air, 
leaving  it  rain  storm  fresh,  but  actually 
collects  them  on  a  permanent  collection 
sleeve.  Once  a  month,  you  simply  rinse 
this  sleeve  in  tap  water  and  shake  it  out. 
It's  clean  and  ready  to  go  back  to  work. 
The  pollution  you  would  have  breathed 
into  your  lungs  is  simply  washed  down 
the  drain. 

Orbit  does  this  super-efficient  air  purify- 
ing chore  with  no  moving  parts  at  all. 


when  you  pick-up  the  phone. 

All  these  conveniences  come  to  you  at 
a  price  that  is  lower  than  ever  before. 
90  day  warranty.  Order  yours  today. 

Ten  Memoir  Or  SpeakerFhone  model 
is  also  available.  Both  have  the  same 
features  as  the  basic  ComboPhone. 
Memory  model  remembers  and  auto- 
matically dials  your  10  most  frequently 
called  numbers.  Our  most  deluxe  unit 
has  a  two-way  hands-free  speaker- 
phone.  Specify  model. 

ComboPhone  #STCR-28  »39.95  (4.85) 

10  Intomorr  ComboPhone 
#STCR-48  »59.95  (4.85) 
SpeakerPhone  ComboPhone 
#STCR-68  *79.95  (4.85) 


New  Electronic  Pain  Killer... Relieves 
Backache,  Headache,  Even  Pain  of 
Tennis  Elbow,  And  Bursitis! 


Say  goodbye  to  pain.  No  matter  what 
type  you  suffer  from  —  tennis  elbow, 
arthritis,  bursitis,  sinusitis,  backache, 
neuralgia,  muscular  pains,  sprains  or  any 
musculoskeletal  condition  —  here  is  a 
quick  answer.  Use  INFRALUX  and,  within 
minutes,  you  can  get  on  with  work  or  ploy. 

Soothing  Pain  Relief,  But  Waj  Infrared 
Heat?  There  is  nothing  new  about  infra- 
red heat.  Doctors  and  therapists  have 
used  and  recommended  it  for  years  in 
pain  treatment.  But  until  now,  there 
hasn't  been  a  compact,  easy-to-use  unit. 

Why  infrared?  With  ordinary  methods 
such  as  heating  pads  and  hot  water  bot- 
tles, much  of  the  heat  is  dissipated  on  the 
skin's  surface.  There's  no  lasting  effect. 

But  with  infrared  heat,  the  treatment 
goes  down  d-e-e-p  where  you  need  it. 
In  fact,  INFRALUX's  shortwave,  visible 
infrared  heat  will  penetrate  up  to 
10mm  of  skin  tissue  to  reach  irritated 
nerve  endings.  Your  INFRALUX  seeks, 
finds  and  soothes! 

Eliminate  Unnecessary  Medication. 

In  fact  William  J.  Shriber,  MD,  notes 


Totally  silent  solid-state  electronics  do 
the  work.  Virtually  maintenance-free,  it 
uses  about  10  cents  worth  of  energy  a 
month.  For  that  sum,  hardworking, 
efficient  Orbit  will  keep  an  average-size 
room  —  your  bedroom,  living  room, 
den,  kitchen  —  clear  of  smoke,  odors, 
dust  and  pollen. 

In  independent  tests  of  1 7  air  cleaners 
conducted  by  New  Shelter  magazine, 
the  Orbit  ionizer  was  rated  "more 
effective  at  removing  cigarette  smoke" 
than  commonly  available  fan/filter 
machines. 

On  Sale  Orbit's  smooth,  graceful  shape 
and  its  rich  hardwood  exterior  make  it 
look  like  a  piece  of  decorative  sculp- 
ture. Measuring  only  I'A"  x  3",  it  stands 
almost  anywhere,  blends  with  any 
decor.  One  year  warranty.  Order  now 
and  get  the  most  advanced  air  ionizer 
available  while  it's  on  sale. 

Orbit  ^^5400  <69.95 


INFRALUX  is  easy  to  coriy  in  its  handsome 
vinyl  bag.  No  bigger  than  a  small  flashlight 
(six  inches  long).  It  plugs  in  any  1  lOV  outlet. 

in  his  respected  "Manual  of  Electro- 
therapy" that  mild  infrared  radiation 
might  be  the  only  way  to  relieve  pain 
without  the  use  of  medication. 

Why  take  medication?  INFRALUX  is  the 
most  natural  route  to  pain  relief. 

How  It  Works.  Just  hold  INFRALUX  next 
to  where  you  hurt.  It  even  works  thru 
clothing!  Within  moments,  you'll  sense 
comforting,  soothing  heat. 

INFRALUX  heat  goes  to  where  the  pain 
is  —  to  blood  vessels,  nerve  endings, 
and  other  subcutaneous  tissue. 

Use  As  Often  As  Needed.  Unlike  drugs 
and  medication,  INFRALUX  can  be  used 
as  often  as  needed,  day  or  night,  at 
home  or  away. 

Be  ready  the  next  time  pain  interrupts 
your  schedule.  One  year  warranty. 

Infralux  #SPR-100  »39.95  (2.85) 


FROM  ACTUAL  DOCTORS'  REPORTS 
ON  INFRALUX 

"On  patients  with  a  variety  ol  muscleskeletal 
palnlul  conditions,  Inlroluz  was  demonstrated  to 
be  elective  in  relieving  pain." 

V.S.,  MD 


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Briefcase  Typewriter 
And  Computer  Printer 

Last  spring  we  introduced  you  to  the 
Brother  EP  20  personal  electronic  type- 
writer that  had  features  never  before 
available  at  any  price.  Now,  we're 
proud  to  bring  you  the  next  generation 
electronic  typewriter:  The  Brother  EP  22. 

It  has  all  the  functions  of  its  predecessor: 
Quiet,  dot  matrix  printing,  16  character 
display  that  allows  you  to  make  correc- 
tions before  you  print  on  paper,  a  four- 
function  calculator  and  a  full-sized  key- 
board with  a  "2nd"  shift  consisting  solely 
of  international  symbols  and  scientific 
notations. 

But  the  EP  22  is  even  better!  It  has  a 
built-in  interface  connection  that  lets 
the  EP  22  serve  as  a  printer  for  most 
leading  personal  and  home  computers. 
As  part  of  this  computer  compatibility,  it 
also  has  a  2K  text  memory  capacity  that 
can  be  reviewed  on  the  16  character 
LCD  display.  The  EP  22  even  has  a  32 
character  buffer  for  fast,  smooth  typing. 

Of  course,  the  size  is  still  amazing  —  the 
EP  22  is  only  2  inches  thick  and  weighs 


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5  lbs.  Operates  on  4  "D"  batteries 
(not  included)  or  a  standard  AC  adap- 
ter. Oh,  it  still  has  that  one  shortcoming: 
The  dot  matrix  printing  system  can't 
make  carbon  copies.  (Thank  goodness 
for  Xerox!) 

Comes  complete  with  its  own  hard  cover 
carrying  case,  AC  adapter,  two  carbon 
cassette  ribbons  (good  for  18,000  char- 
acters each),  even  blank  typing  paper. 
An  optional,  soft  over  the  shoulder  bag 
will  carry  your  EP  22  along  with  addi- 
tional ribbons,  paper  or  what  hove  you. 

The  EP  22  replaces  its  older  "Brother" 
as  the  most  revolutionary  typewriter 
innovation  yet. 

Interface  cords  for  the  following 
popular  personal  computers  are 
available  from  Brother: 

•  Atari  •  Apple  II  •  Commodore 

•  Osborne  •  Texas  Instruments 

•  Radio  Shack  •  IBM  PC  Computers 

Specify  model.  Il  yours  is  not  listed,  your 
local  computer  store  can  make  a  cord  up  lor  you. 


A  built-in  RS  232C  trpo  Interface  allows  the 
EP  22  to  be  used  as  a  computer  printer. 
Notice  the  compact  size. 

Brother  EP  22  Typewriter/Printer 
#SEP-22  $239.95  (3.85) 

Interface  Cord  (To  use  EP  22  as  a 

computer  printer.  Specify  model) 
#SIF-00  $29.95  (3.45) 

Optioiial  Soft  Side  Carry  Bag 
#SCB-03  $12.95  (1.85) 

Extra  Ribbons  (5  pack) 
#56020  $11.95  (1.85) 


II  you  don't  need  the  EP  22's  computer  capa- 
bility, the  EP  20  is  still  a  great  buy  at  =169.95. 

EP  20  Electronic  Typewriter 
#SEP-20  $169.95  (3.85) 


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It's  foolproof.  If  you  make  a  mistake,  an 
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But  the  best  feature  is  the  price.  At  ^79.95 
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